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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! Stories for Children, by Ted Hughes, published by Faber & Faber.

12 days ago

Earth Day

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

13 days ago

International Moment of Laughter Day

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

21 days ago

National Siblings Day

It's #NationalSiblingsDay so why not read Meet My Folks! by Ted Hughes from Faber & Faber

25 days ago

International Children's Book Day

How the Whale Became... A book that will get anyone reading! By Ted Hughes from Faber & Faber.

1 month ago

International Children's Book Day

Nessie the Mannerless Monster... A book that will get anyone reading! By Ted Hughes from Faber & Faber.

1 month 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.

1 month ago

World Day for Water

Why not read about some of the inhabitants of some of the biggest bodies of water in The Iron Woman by Ted Hughes from Faber & Faber

1 month ago

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