Lob is dead
. Don found Lob’s body near where Sandy was hit; he had been killed immediately on impact with the truck. Don and Uncle Will buried Lob’s body at sea.
What is Lob’s girl about?
“Lob’s Girl” is a short story by Joan Aiken about
Sandy Pengelly, a girl who forms a powerful bond with a dog named Lob
. One day, when Sandy is five, she is playing at the beach with her family when she meets and forms a powerful bond with a dog named Lob.
What type of dog is lob?
Its owner was a
large and bouncy young Alsatian, or German shepherd
, with topaz eyes, black-tipped prick ears, a thick soft coat, and a bushy black-tipped tail. (5) “Lob!” shouted a man farther up the beach.
What did Sandy throw that lob went and fetched?
What did Sandy throw that lob went and fetched? “
she picked up a bit of drift wood and threw it
. Lob, whisking easily out of his master’s grip, was after it like a sand-colored bullet. he came back with the stick, beaming, and gave it to Sandy.” Sandy and Lob become great companions.
Is lob a ghost in Lob’s girl?
Lob is dead
. Don found Lob’s body near where Sandy was hit; he had been killed immediately on impact with the truck. Don and Uncle Will buried Lob’s body at sea.
Why did lob insist on returning to the Pengelly House?
Why did Lob insist on returning to the Pengelly’s house?
He loved Sandy.
What happened to lob in Lob’s girl?
It was Lob! He didn’t die because it said they tied concrete to his collar and he was trying to shake off something in the lobby!
Lob was hit by the truck and died then got buried
. Sandy might get a new dog similar to Lob.
Where do Sandy and lob first meet in Lob’s girl?
Sandy and Lob meet
on the beach in Cornwall, England
. They want to be together but Lob belongs to Mr. Dodsworth.
Why do you think Sandy wishes she had not gone to the train station to see lob leave?
Sandy wishes she didn’t go to the train station to see Lob leave
because it was sad to see Lob leave
, and for the rest of the day she was unhappy, cross, and miserable.
What were the character traits of Lob?
| Character Traits | Lob Loving, hard-headed, intelligent, rambunctious, protective | Mr. Dodsworth Serious, disciplined, slightly worn down by life, enjoys stability and routine, has a hidden warm-heartedness | Mr. Hoskins Jovial, generous, neighborly |
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What is the conflict of LOB’s girl?
Conflict. In the beginning, the conflict is
Lob leaving. The children fell in love with Lob and don
‘t want him to leave. The conflict in the middle of the story is if the Pengelly’s will get to keep Lob.
Why did Joan Aiken write LOB’s girl?
Aiken’s Legacy
In her stories she hoped to teach children how to cope with such trials and emerge as stronger people. This is why she wrote a short story about
a girl who loses one of her closest companions
. She wanted to show through Sandy that grief can be faced and overcome.
Why was Bert Pengelly worried about taking lob as a family pet from Mr Dodsworth?
Pengelly worried about keeping Lob?
He didn’t think he could afford such a big dog
. Did Mr. Dodsworth ever see Lob again?
How does LOB show his devotion to Sandy as he continues to return to her throughout the story?
How does Lob show his devotion to Sandy as he continues to return to her throughout the story?
“About a yard of his tongue was out, and he was licking every part of her that he could reach.” Feet “were worn, dusty, and tarry. One had a cut on the pad” from traveling “more than 400 miles” walking
.
When did Sandy stir in her coma?
Lob was killed by the truck. Lob was also taken to the hospital. When did Sandy stir in her coma?
When her parents visited her.
What is the theme of LOB’s girl?
The main themes in “Lob’s Girl” are
loyalty, family, and the supernatural
. Loyalty: The unusually powerful bond between Sandy and Lob offers a compelling portrayal of undying loyalty. Family: The members of the Pengelly family treat one another with the utmost love and care.
