The Iron Wolf - Collected Animal Poems 1

The Iron Wolf, the Iron Wolf Stands on the world with jagged fur. The rusty Moon rolls through the sky. The iron river cannot stir. The iron wind leaks out a cry Animals of air, land and sea are brilliantly imagined in this perfect introduction for young readers to the work of Ted Hughes. Part of Hughes's Collected Animal Poems, The Iron Wolf is for the youngest readers, both to listen to and explore themselves. Chris Riddell's delightful line illustrations add to the journey of discovery.

About the author

Ted Hughes (1930-1998) was born in Yorkshire. His first book, The Hawk in the Rain, was published in 1957 by Faber & Faber and was followed by many volumes of poetry and prose for adults and children. He received the Whitbread Book of the Year for two consecutive years for his last published collections of poetry, Tales from Ovid and Birthday Letters. He was Poet Laureate from 1984, and in 1998 he was appointed to the Order of Merit.

Product details

• Authors: Ted Hughes, Hughes Ted
• Publisher: Faber & Faber
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 9
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.01.2019
• EAN: 9780571349395
• ISBN: 978-0-571-34939-5
• No. of pages: 112
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 7 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Story books, fairytales, sagas, rhymes, songs; Fiction > Poetry, drama; POETRY / General, Poetry, Children’s / Teenage: Poetry, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Stories in verse