'King's modern classic from 1963 is enduringly loved because it contains so many irresistible ingredients' - The TimesBarney 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 a boy wearing a rabbit skin and speaking in grunts. He names him Stig. Nobody believes Barney when he tells his family all about Stig, but they become great friends, learning each others ways and embarking on a series of unforgettable adventures.Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunningly beautiful hardback editions of the most famous stories in the world, now including a beautiful 60th anniversary edition of Stig of the Dump, the poignant, humorous story of an unlikely friendship.
This book features in the following series: Puffin, Puffin Clothbound Classics, Puffin Modern Classics, Puffin Storybooks .
This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.
There are 256 pages in this book. This book was published in 2023 by Penguin Random House Children's UK .
CLIVE KING moved to the village of Ash in Kent when he was two, and this is the setting for STIG OF THE DUMP. Educated at Rochester and Cambridge, later in life he visited many countries of the world as a sailor and taught and lectured in several others. He became a full-time writer in London at the age of 49 and now lives with his family in Norfolk. 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.
This book contains the following story:
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. Of course nobody believes Barney when he tells his family all about Stig, but for Barney cave-man Stig is totally real. They become great friends, learning each others ways and embarking on a series of unforgettable adventures.
This book is in the following series:
Puffin Clothbound Classics
Puffin Storybooks
Puffin Modern Classics
The "Puffin Modern Classics" series is a celebrated collection of timeless children's literature published by Puffin Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House. This series aims to introduce young readers to classic stories that have stood the test of time, reimagining them for a new generation. The series features a wide variety of titles, including classics from various genres, such as adventure, fantasy, realism, and historical fiction and encompasses works by renowned authors. While retaining the essence of the original works, the Puffin Modern Classics often feature updated illustrations, introductions, and sometimes new afterwords to provide context for contemporary readers. This approach helps bridge the gap between past and present, making the stories more accessible to today's readers. The series is primarily aimed at children aged 8 and older.
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