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This book got my reluctant to read eight year old reading! The portrayal of Barney, a small boy who lives in his own little world of curiosity, exploration and love of the outdoors is so believable. Barney is a kind boy who meets a boy/man (maybe) about his own size from a totally different culture - Stone Age even. After discovering Stig, dressed only in rabbit furs, living in a makeshift home at the bottom of a disused chalk pit, now being used as a rubbish dump, Barney becomes a frequent visitor and playmate. He is fascinated by Stig's inventiveness and survival skills while Stig is equally amazed at the things that Barney brings him from the modern world. No-one at home believes Stig exists thinking he is just another one of Barney's imaginative friends. The two have many adventures together culminating in a magical experience that neither Barney nor his sister Lou, who had to finally admit that Stig was real, will ever forget. I would recommend this book for 9yr olds as some of the well placed social comments would pass over younger children. That doesn't mean to say adults can't read it aloud to any imaginative child who knows a bit about the Stone Age.Read full review
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I read this in school many years ago and in a fit of nostalgia I bought a copy. I read it in one sitting and remembered some of the passages in it as if I'd only read them yesterday. It's a good, wholesome book for pre-teens, written and set in less complicated times than today and is a good example of storytelling. This edition, while not having the original cover art, does include the charming illustrations and it was an absolute pleasure to read. Highly recommended.
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I remember my teacher reading this book to our class in primary school back in 1977 ... now my son as fallen in love with stig of the dump .after his teacher as staring reading it to her class of 7-8 year olds Barney and stig go on many adventures together .. a must read for any child
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I read this when i was at school! A few years ago! Lol. I was telling my children about it and decided to find the book and read it together with them.
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8 year old grandson Oscar said he loved this book .was interesting .
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