Stig of the Dump Novel by Clive King children's novel

Stig of the Dump by Clive King is a children's book about the friendship between a boy named Barney and a caveman named Stig: 

Setting: The story takes place in the village of Ash, near Sevenoaks in Kent. 

Characters: Barney is a solitary boy who often wanders off by himself. Stig is a stone-age boy who wears a rabbit skin and speaks in grunts. 

Plot: Barney finds Stig in a cave at the bottom of a chalk pit and names him. The two become best friends and go on adventures together, including hunting hounds, stopping robbers, and decorating Stig's house. 

Themes: The book explores themes of unusual friendships, loyalty, and bravery. 

Illustrations: The book is accompanied by illustrations by Edward Ardizzone. 

Age: The book is suitable for children aged 8 and up. It's often used as a class reader or for a literacy unit