Stig of the Dump

Name: Stig of the Dump
Brand: Penguin Random House Children's UK
SKU: 9780141354859
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60th Anniversary Edition

By Clive King

Series: A Puffin Book

3.92

( 11,189 ratings, 420 reviews)

Summary

Stig of the Dump by Clive King is a charming adventure following a young boy named Barney, who discovers a caveman named Stig living in a chalk pit near his grandmother's house. Together, they embark on a series of delightful escapades, overcoming obstacles through resourcefulness and friendship. This timeless story captures the magic of childhood imagination and the unlikely bond between two worlds.
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You might enjoy this delightful story if you're intrigued by tales of adventure, friendship, and discovery. It may appeal to readers who love stories about unlikely companionships and the wonder of discovering hidden worlds right on the edge of the ordinary. This book is perfect for children who find joy in exploring and using their imagination to see the magic in everyday life.

Stig of the Dump

Barney is a solitary little boy, given to wandering off by himself. One day he is lying on the edge of a disused chalk-pit when it gives way and he lands in a sort of cave. Here he meets 'somebody with a lot of shaggy hair and two bright black eyes' wearing a rabbit skin and speaking in grunts. He names him Stig.

Everybody had told Barney not to play to near the edge of the chalk pit. But today was one of those grey days when there was nothing to do and nowhere to go. Except to the chalk pit. The dump.

Description

A new edition to mark the 60th anniversary of this classic adventure - the tale of Barney and his unlikely friendship with stone-age Stig.

Puffin Classics - the definitive collection of timeless stories for every child.

A book with a real, modern heart - Phil Earle

The Thing sitting in the corner seemed to be interested. It got up and moved towards Barney, into the light. Barney was glad to see it was Somebody after all. Funny way to dress though, he thought, rabbit-skins round the middle and no shoes or socks.

Barney spends a lot of time by himself and often goes wandering off alone. One day he is exploring by the edge of an old chalk-pit when it gives way. Finding himself in some sort of cave, Barney is astonished to discover a 'somebody' living there - somebody with a lot of shaggy hair and two bright black eyes, wearing a rabbit skin and speaking in grunts.

Barney names him Stig, and the two quickly become best friends. Of course, nobody believes Barney when he tells his family all about Stig. But Barney doesn't care. He and Stig are far too busy having a brilliant series of unforgettable adventures.

Much-beloved by children for generations, Stig of the Dump is the ultimate story about the joyful freedom of mucking around outdoors, having fun away from the grown-ups . . . !

"This lovely story about the unlikely friendship between Barney and stone-age Stig has stood the test of time . . . contemporary children will love reading about the pair's lively adventures" - Booktrust

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Stig of the Dump is often praised for its imaginative storytelling and the endearing relationship between a boy and his prehistoric friend. Readers appreciate the heartwarming and timeless nature of the adventure, often noting its ability to captivate both children and adults. It's generally considered a charming classic in children’s literature with engaging characters and vivid descriptions.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141354859

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 July 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Contributors:

Illustrated by Mr Edward Ardizzone

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 192g

Pages: 272

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Clive King Series: A Puffin Book

About the Author

Clive King (Author) Clive King was born in Richmond, Surrey, in 1924. When he was young his family moved to a village called Ash, near Sevenoaks in Kent, which is the setting for Stig of the Dump. He was educated at King's School, Rochester; Downing College, Cambridge and the School of Oriental and African Studies, London. During the war he served in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve and this, combined with his later work as a language teacher for the British Council, took him all over the world. Clive King attempted to learn fourteen languages including Tamil, Bengali, Gaelic and Anglo-Saxon. He said he was not incredibly successful with any of them, but many of his books deal with language difficulties of one sort or another. Edward Ardizzone (Illustrator) Edward Ardizzone (1900-1979) illustrated over 200 books and was awarded the Kate Greenaway Medal for Tim All Alone. He was awarded the CBE in 1971.