Stig of the Dump by Clive King

Stig of the Dump

Clive King

244 pages first pub 1963 (editions)

fiction childrens adventurous lighthearted medium-paced
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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 Summary of 688 reviews

Moods

adventurous 71%
lighthearted 71%
funny 42%
mysterious 33%
relaxing 23%
hopeful 9%
reflective 9%
challenging 4%
informative 4%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 34%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Plot: 34% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

No: 63% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%

Average rating

3.7

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