Stig of the Dump
The Thing sitting in the corner seemed to be interested. It got up and moved towards Barney, into the light.
Barney was glad to see it was Somebody after all. Funny way to dress though, he thought, rabbit-skins round the middle and no shoes or socks. Barney spends a lot of time by himself, and often goes wandering off alone.
One day he is exploring by the edge of an old chalk-pit, when it gives way. Finding himself in some sort of cave, Barney is astonished to discover a 'somebody' living there: somebody with a lot of shaggy hair and two bright black eyes, wearing a rabbit skin and speaking in grunts. Barney names him Stig, and the two quickly become best friends.
Of course nobody believes Barney when he tells his family all about Stig. But Barney doesn't care. He and Stig are far too busy having a brilliant series of unforgettable adventures.
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The Thing sitting in the corner seemed to be interested. It got up and moved towards Barney, into the light.
Barney was glad to see it was Somebody after all. Funny way to dress though, he thought, rabbit-skins round the middle and no shoes or socks. Barney spends a lot of time by himself, and often goes wandering off alone.
One day he is exploring by the edge of an old chalk-pit, when it gives way. Finding himself in some sort of cave, Barney is astonished to discover a 'somebody' living there: somebody with a lot of shaggy hair and two bright black eyes, wearing a rabbit skin and speaking in grunts. Barney names him Stig, and the two quickly become best friends.
Of course nobody believes Barney when he tells his family all about Stig. But Barney doesn't care. He and Stig are far too busy having a brilliant series of unforgettable adventures.
If you would like to be invoiced for this product (or would like a different quantity), please email julia@chestnutbooks.co.uk with an order number and we’ll be happy to help.
The Thing sitting in the corner seemed to be interested. It got up and moved towards Barney, into the light.
Barney was glad to see it was Somebody after all. Funny way to dress though, he thought, rabbit-skins round the middle and no shoes or socks. Barney spends a lot of time by himself, and often goes wandering off alone.
One day he is exploring by the edge of an old chalk-pit, when it gives way. Finding himself in some sort of cave, Barney is astonished to discover a 'somebody' living there: somebody with a lot of shaggy hair and two bright black eyes, wearing a rabbit skin and speaking in grunts. Barney names him Stig, and the two quickly become best friends.
Of course nobody believes Barney when he tells his family all about Stig. But Barney doesn't care. He and Stig are far too busy having a brilliant series of unforgettable adventures.
If you would like to be invoiced for this product (or would like a different quantity), please email julia@chestnutbooks.co.uk with an order number and we’ll be happy to help.
We love this book because it is:
a classic
about friendship
full of the joys of playing in the outdoors
about the Stone Age
a popular class text with lots of resources available online
Learning opportunities:
History ~ The Stone Age
Writing ~ write a newspaper report about the discovery of Stig of the Dump
Writing ~ write a set of instructions for one of the new skills Barney learns
Debate ~ hunting
ICT ~ make flash cards for 5 words that you would teach Stig
Speaking ~ create a news report/presentation with interviews
DT/Forest School ~ create a den for Stig
Forest School ~ flint knives / light a fire / charcoal/chalk drawings
History ~ research and create a report about Robin Hood, William Tell or the Lone Ranger
