Stig of the Dump by Clive King

Stig of the Dump

Clive King

157 pages first pub 1963 (view editions) user-added

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Stig of the Dump is ideal for imaginative young readers who relish playful, resourceful adventures and the charm of unexpected friendships in ordinary settings.

Description

An English classic, Stig of the Dump tells the story of Barney, a young boy who stumbles across the den of Stig, a caveman, in a garbage dump near Barney's grandparents home. No one believes Barney when he tells them about his new friend, but that...

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Community Reviews

3.72
based on 899 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 79%

lighthearted: 68%

funny: 37%

mysterious: 34%

relaxing: 24%

hopeful: 6%

informative: 6%

reflective: 6%

challenging: 3%


Pace

52% of readers chose fast
35% of readers chose medium
11% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

35% of readers chose Plot
38% of readers chose A mix
25% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

16% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
56% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

73% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

17% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
62% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

6% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
75% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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