num_pages: 56
description: When a towering giant made of iron appears out of nowhere, young Hogarth sees him not as a monster, but a friend. The townspeople are terrified of the giant and devise a plan to bring him down. But Hogarth believes in his friend, and rescues him when no one else will. Together, they teach the people of the village and beyond to conquer their fears, for beneath the giant's rough armor there beats a mighty heart. The late Ted Hughes, former poet laureate of England, wrote this modern fairy tale in 1968 (which went on to inspire the popular 1999 Warner Brothers animated feature). This illustrated edition, featuring the complete text, special effects such as foldouts and die-cuts, and striking full-color artwork on every page, offers the perfect family read-aloud.
language: English
title: Iron Giant
titlecomplete: Iron Giant
characters: Hogarth
genres: Fiction, Science Fiction, Short Stories, Poetry, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Classics, Novels, Childrens, Fantasy
ratings_count: 11099
series: The Iron Man
awards: awardedAt: 1577865600000
name: Kate Greenaway Medal, awardedAt: 473414400000
name: Kurt Maschler Award
publisher: HarperCollins