The Iron Woman
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BfK No. 89 - November 1994
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Our cover this month features King Kong, Anthony Browne’s new picture book published by Julie MacRae, to whom we’re most grateful for help in using this illustration.
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The Iron Woman
Illustrated by Andrew Davidson
(Faber and Faber)
978-0571171637, RRP £4.99, Paperback
10-14 Middle/Secondary
In this modern fable the Iron Woman reveals herself to Lucy in all her terrifying hugeness, since she's concerned about the way mankind is be-spoiling the earth. Her revenge is potentially fatal but Lucy, with the help of Hogarth and the Iron Man, plus the tamed Space-Bat-Angel-Dragon, manages to divert disaster into a more healing turn of events. It's unpredictable and vivid with illustrations that add much to the overall impact. Food for thought and a must in any environment discussion.
