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This lovely story about the unlikely friendship between Barney and stone-age Stig has stood the test of time. Although it is now over 50 years old, contemporary children will love reading about the pair's lively adventures. Clive Kings' story is perfectly accompanied by Edward Ardizzone's classic illustrations. rummaged, toppling, bolted, relief, weather-beaten, spire, pylons, pursuit, exclaimed, grazing, poised, mound and restrain.
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When I was young my teacher read me this book... I loved ! After reading it again recently nothing has changed ! Great book Think about what happens to Stig after the end of the story. Where does he go next? Will he ever meet Barney again? King's modern classic from 1963 is enduringly loved because it contains so many irresistible ingredients' - The Times
I knew beforehand that this was a book about a boy who finds a caveman in a dump and they become friends - it's quite a well-known book. What I wasn't expecting was how creatively the author would use this whole concept. Stig has built himself a den and he uses the things people throw onto the dump. Barney is fascinated at how old junk can be used in completely different ways from how it was intended. Stig also doesn't talk, so Barney has to find ways to communicate with him. Meeting Stig causes Barney to start to think in new, creative ways - he wants to help Stig build a chimney and windows, for instance, and has to think of an unconventional way to do this. It's also a bit strange and amusing for him that Stig is so tough and strong on the one hand, but also so unfamiliar with everyday things on the other hand, so Barney starts to see things from a new perspective as he has to explain them (and without words) to Stig.This book surprised me. I was expecting it to be a simple, fun, mildly enjoyable read, which I would have better appreciated had I read it at 9 years old (which is when everyone else seemed to read it). Instead, I was wowed by the levels of humour and social commentary and astute observation and depth within this story.
Five stars for the memories of my teachers reading it to my class at school! Yes, we heard it in both our first and second years in elementary, but it was so intriguing I did not mind. Who was Stig? Where did he come from? Where was his family? Could he time travel? How? The book was turned into a TV show in the 1980s. Watch some of it and write a review. How does it compare to the book? I think a huge difference coming to this as an adult rather than a child, is that I was fearful for Stig all along. My knowledge of the adult world meant that surely his time in the chalk pit was limited. I kept anticipating discovery and removal. Bear in mind that in Australia, Indigenous children were still stolen from families into the 1970s and this kind of knowledge overshadowed my enjoyment. Additionally I was madly curious about Stig. Who was he? What was his story? Children might accept him on face value, but I was uncomfortable until the midsummer resolution. Looking for more resources from Puffin? Take a look at our Stigs Den Colouring Sheet. Or, explore another brilliant title using our 'The Great Dream Robbery' Word Mat here! What is ‘Stig of the Dump’ about?
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