Do You like book Stig Of The Dump (2010)?
Stig of the Dump was one of the more challenging books that managed to captivate my imagination at primary school. The book is about 8 years old Barney who befriends a caveman called Stig living in the dump at the bottom of his Grandmother's garden. The two of them then start a series exciting adventures, which highlight the differences in their two worlds, but also show how the differences can be celebrated. The book takes the form of a novel with many illustrative sketches at the beginning of each chapter and throughout. I would recommend Stig of the Dump to independent readers in year 5 or 6. However, the story has a strong enticing plot and could be read to younger children. Stig of the Dump teaches that common ground and friendships can always be found, irrespective of where people come from.
—Abid
Stig of the Dump is a story about a young boy named Barney, who while visiting his grandparents begins a friendship with a caveman called Stig. One day while out exploring Barney falls over the edge of a chalk pit and lands inside a den filled with rubbish. This is where we are first introduced to Stig. Stig is “somebody with a lot of shaggy hair and two bright black eyes” wearing a rabbit skin. Barney is delighted that he has made a new friend and excitedly tells his family all about Stig but of course nobody believes him. Throughout the story, you as the reader will embark on a series of unforgettable adventurers with both Barney and Stig.I feel that this book is appropriate for readers in years 4 and above. It is a fun adventure story that really opens up your world of imagination through its wonderful descriptions, humour and exciting adventure.I feel that this book could be used widely throughout the classroom. Stig of the Dump could be used to discuss friendship, bullying, recycling and language barriers.
—Claire Phelan
Stig of The Dump – I absolutely LOVED this book, which was read as a serial in class when I was a 7 or 8 years old, by our primary school teacher. I was CAPTIVATED - I remember the whole class was silent, throughout - as Barney, a normal schoolboy, became close friends with Stig – a wild looking caveman, who was inexplicably trapped in the 20th Century and making a makeshift existence in a dump. I loved the adventure and the different-ness of Stig and his simple yet wild colourful existence – exotic indeed, compared to the leafy suburbia I was growing up in! I remember being utterly SPELLBOUND by how the two made a window for Stig’s den by using sideways-on jam-jars they found in the dump! I think this may have inspired my own later den-making and creating things, later, art, out of junk! It is odd that this book struck SUCH a chord with me – I ABSOLUTELY fell in LOVE with it and now, coming back to review it, I notice how Stig, of course, was a Neanderthal! Were we encountering our ancient ancestor? Was Clive King offering a gentle reminder of our heritage? - a story that now is prevalent as Ancient Alien theory, in a grown-up sphere? As a child, the friendly, open, yet simple attitude of Stig really spoke to me and now I wonder if that captures the more gentle, Neanderthal part of us all? Stig of The Dump by Clive King is one of my favourite books of all time. The separate story-style of each chapter makes it a lovely book to read aloud, and its allegory of different races coming together is a warm and friendly message to share.The end of the book has a WONDERFUL mystical element – an inspiring vision that completes the book - a gentle look back at our ancient origins perhaps? - with a message of acceptance and togetherness as well as adventure, laughter, and fun. Great Stories! Highly Recommended!
—Jelila Jelila