Stig of the Dump
Stig of the Dump by Clive King, published by Puffin Books in 1993, is a children’s story that follows the adventures of an eight-year-old boy named Barney. As a solitary child, Barney often wanders off on his own, and one day, he tumbles into a disused chalk-pit where he meets Stig, a wild boy with shaggy hair. Their friendship blossoms as they communicate through grunts and embark on various escapades, including exploring a rubbish dump and enhancing Stig’s cave dwelling.
In this edition, readers will discover the imaginative world that Barney and Stig create together, filled with both whimsical and practical adventures. The narrative explores themes of friendship and creativity as the two characters learn to understand each other and navigate their unique environment. With 162 pages, this English-language book invites young readers to engage with the story’s playful elements and the bond formed between the boys.
Official synopsis Publisher
Barney is a solitary eight-year-old, given to wandering off by himself. One day he is lying on the edge of disused chalk-pit when he tumbles over, lands in a sort of cave, and 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. They learn to understand one another, and together they raid the rubbish dump at the bottom of the pit, improve Stig’s cave dwelling, and enjoy a series of adventures that are sometimes wildly improbably and sometimes extremely practical.
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