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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

Water quality month

Whether it's what you drink or what you swim in, read The Iron Woman by Ted Hughes from Faber & Faber

3 days ago

Sea Serpent Day

Read Nessie the Mannerless Monster by Ted Hughes from Faber & Faber for a great monster read.

9 days ago

Teddy Bear Picnic Day

A beary good book Stories for Children by Ted Hughes from Faber & Faber

1 month ago

Summer Solstice - Longest Day of the Year

Why not read a sunny book? How the Whale Became by Ted Hughes from Frances Lincoln Children's Books

1 month ago

International Day of Families

Meet My Folks! is a great book by Ted Hughes from Faber & Faber

3 months 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.

3 months ago

Earth Day

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

3 months ago

International Moment of Laughter Day

It's #InternationalMomentofLaughterDay so read How the Whale Became by Ted Hughes from Faber & Faber

4 months ago

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