Pobby and Dingan
Pobby and Dingan by Ben Rice, published by Knopf in 2000, is a 93-page work that explores the imaginative world of siblings in Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, the opal capital of Australia. The story centers around Kellyanne Williamson, who can see her imaginary friends, Pobby and Dingan, while her brother Ashmol believes she should abandon such fantasies. The narrative takes a turn when Pobby and Dingan mysteriously disappear, coinciding with a troubling accusation against their father, leading to a poignant exploration of belief and family dynamics.
Readers will find a blend of fantasy and contemporary fiction as Ashmol embarks on a quest to locate Pobby and Dingan, rallying the town to assist in the search. The story delves into themes of family life and the bond between siblings, highlighting Ashmol’s journey from skepticism to belief. As Kellyanne’s health declines, the urgency of the search intensifies, revealing deeper emotional layers within the narrative. This edition presents a unique and engaging tale that captures the essence of childhood imagination and the complexities of growing up.
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Pobby and Dingan live in Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, the opal capital of Australia. They are friends with Kellyanne Williamson, the daughter of an opal miner, but only Kellyanne can see them. Pobby and Dingan are imaginary.
Ashmol Williamson, Kellyanne’s brother, thinks his sister should grow up and stop being such a fruit loop. Until the day, that is, when Pobby and Dingan disappear–the same day that Ashmol and Kellyanne’s father is accused of ” ratting” (poaching on someone else’s land), the worst sin an opal miner can commit.
As Kellyanne–grief-stricken and suddenly, mysteriously, ill–begins to fade away, Ashmol recruits the whole town in a search for Pobby and Dingan. In the end, however, he discovers that only he can find them, and that he can only find them if he too believes they are real.
Funny, deeply moving and told without a wasted word, Pobby and Dingan–the debut of a prodigiously gifted new writer–is an enchanting story.
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