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About Ted Hughes

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.

Recent updates about Ted Hughes

World Book and Copyright Day

Who wrote your book? Read this brilliant book about copying and why you shouldn't! How the Whale Became, by Ted Hughes, published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

2 days ago

World Book and Copyright Day

Who wrote your book? Read this brilliant book about copying and why you shouldn't! Stories for Children, by Ted Hughes, published by Faber & Faber.

2 days ago

Earth Day

A book to discover the world with...The Iron Man by Ted Hughes from Faber & Faber 

3 days ago

Tell the truth day

A book all about the truth What is the Truth? by Ted Hughes from Faber & Faber 

9 months ago

International Children's Book Day

A classic story to celebrate International Children's Book Day, How the Whale Became by Ted Hughes from Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

4 years ago

World Poetry Day

Get kids into poetry and other types of written verse! Try reading Nessie the Mannerless Monster. By Ted Hughes, published by Faber & Faber.

4 years ago

World Storytelling Day

How the Whale Became is a wonderful book for your children. Published by Faber & Faber.

4 years ago

World Storytelling Day

Nessie the Mannerless Monster by Ted Hughes from Faber & Faber is brilliant!

4 years ago

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