Stig of the Dump - Clive King

Stig of the Dump by Clive King (Puffin Clothbound Classics) / ISBN 9780241623909 / 256 pages, 5.25 x 8 inches

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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.

'King's modern classic from 1963 is enduringly loved because it contains so many irresistible ingredients' - The Times

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 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.

Line illustrations by Edward Ardizzone