Shiloh Reviews

• A Boy, a Beagle. . .and a Dilemma

  
  By A3IB1W0SVED0Z3 on 2000-07-21
  What a wonderful book! I read it after my 11-year old son suggested it as a change from my usual reading fare of history and biography. It turned out to be much more than just a summertime reading diversion...it became for me a deeply moving reading experience in its own right. I was quickly captivated by Marty and his family, Shiloh, the beagle, and yes, even the despicable Judd Travers.

  The story is straightforward: Marty Preston is an eleven-year old boy living with his parents and two younger sisters in rural West Virginia. It is a close-knit, loving family with traditional values and a clearly defined set of rules to live by. His father is a mail carrier and his mother a homemaker.

  One Sunday afternoon, as Marty is walking along a backwoods road, he spies a young beagle hiding under a bush. He calls to it, but the dog doesn't respond. When Marty walks away, the dog follows him. Marty tries to get the dog to come to him several times, but the animal, which has obviously been abused, cowers miserably. Finally, the dog happily comes to Marty when the boy whistles at him. Marty immediately falls in love with the dog, whom he names Shiloh. The little beagle responds with trust and affection. The boy quickly figures out that Shiloh belongs to Judd Travers, a local ne'er-do-well, and a man with an unsavory reputation for dishonesty, a hot temper, and animal abuse. Marty wants to keep Shiloh, to protect him from Judd. However, his parents insist he return the dog to its rightful owner, which Marty begrudgingly does.

  Shiloh runs away from Judd a second time and finds his way back to Marty's house. This time, Marty vows to keep him. He hides the dog, sneaks food out of the house to feed him, and begins to lie to friends and family when questioned about Shiloh's whereabouts. A tragic accident causes Marty's secret to be found out by his parents. He is forced once again to return Shiloh to his master. Marty, desperate to keep Shiloh, offers to do almost anything to get Judd to give him the dog.

  I won't give away the ending of the book; suffice it to say, it is a dramatic and compassionate ending, sure to move anyone who reads this book.

  "Shiloh" is a beautifully and masterfully written in every way. It is written in the first person, from Marty's point of view. The narrative is written in a rural West Virginia dialect that sounds totally natural and unaffected. It seemed almost possible for me to hear Marty speak as I read along. The book's plot is absolutely superb - tightly woven, dramatic, and realistic. Each of the characters come to life with complete believability. All of the situations presented in the narrative are easy to understand and appropriate for young readers.

  Phyllis Reynolds Naylor proves why she is such a gifted writer of children's books, mainly because she so brilliantly fires the reader's imagination and teaches positive values. In the story, she presents Marty with an ethical dilemma which, at one time or another, all children face. Marty's predicament is this: whether to do what is right in the eyes of a higher authority (his parents) when it is a reasonable certainty that the action will result in a great wrong being done by someone else; or to do what his heart says is right, even though that action is wrong in the eyes of the higher authority (his parents). Marty's dilemma is compounded his conscience, which speaks loudly and often to him, demanding from him both honesty and a sense of fair play. How Marty responds to these challenges is the great lesson taught by this book.

  "Shiloh" is a winner of the Newbery Medal and a classic of children's literature. I heartily recommend it to kids of all ages...from 9 to 99.
  
  

• Marty finds Shiloh, but will Judd let him keep Shiloh?

  
  By on 1998-06-30
  It is good and this is how it starts. Marty finds shiloh near the old Shiloh schoolhouse, so he names his dog Shiloh, only to tell, that it's Judd Traver's dog. Judd is a mean guy and treats his animals very cruely. Marty will do anything to get Shiloh and keep him for his own, away from Judd Travers. But will Judd let him? Read the book to find out what happens to Marty, Judd, and Shiloh. If you don't, it would be a shame. Phillis Reynolds Naylor is a great writer, and everyone should read Shiloh. So buy it now, or check it out at the library. Adults would love it too, even though people say the reading level is only for kids ages 9-12. I hope you read Shiloh, and enjoy the book. Thank you for reading my opinion and for all of your time.
  
  

• The bond between a boy and a dog

  
  By A3QZCA4LTTVGAD on 2001-10-11
  "Shiloh," the novel by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, received the 1992 Newbery Medal "for the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children." While the book is certainly ideal for younger readers, don't be misled by either the award or the publisher's marketing approach: this moving, well-written book is good for adults, too.

  "Shiloh" takes place in rural West Virginia. It tells the story of Marty, an 11-year old boy who seeks to shelter an abused beagle from his hard-hearted owner. Reynolds lets Marty tell his story in the first person, and her excellent prose captures the rhythms of rural West Virginia speech (and I say this because I spend a lot of time there with my extended family). Reynolds had me hooked with her opening sentence: "The day Shiloh come, we're having us a big Sunday dinner." Reynold's skill at rendering American vernacular speech evokes, in my mind, favorable comparisons to such authors as Zora Neale Hurston and Alice Walker.

  "Shiloh" is rich with the details of life in that region: the food, the hunting, and social customs. Reynolds creates a wonderful portrait of a poor but loving family. But the heart of the book is the way she captures the special bond between a boy and his dog.

  "Shiloh" is an "issue" book in the sense that it deals with animal cruelty, but Reynolds wisely tells a realistic story without overtly preaching at the reader. But the book still raises very relevant issues. Marty's moral dilemma is not presented as an easy "black-and-white" situation. Shiloh's owner, Judd, is not a cardboard villain. Marty's ethical and theological inner struggle is comparable to that of the title character in Mark Twain's "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." Like Huck, Marty is a compelling hero: courageous, loyal, and thoughtful.

  In short, "Shiloh" is a contemporary classic, a book with true moral and psychological resonance. Naylor's portrayal of the enduring ties between a child and a beloved animal is comparable to such enduring works as John Steinbeck's "The Red Pony." This moving book deserves a wide audience.
  
  

• Gives new meaning to caring for a pet

  
  By A27VJVE1SKAU8C on 2001-11-03
  To keep Shiloh, a white beagle with brown and black spots, Marty Preston has to do more than keep a water dish filled and train his dog not to go the bathroom indoors. He has to build a special pen, buy food with his own allowance, and even do some odd jobs for extra money. Also, as Shiloh is really someone else's dog, Marty has to lie and keep secrets from his parents and friends. He excuses his actions with the fact that Shiloh is better off with him than with the abusive original owner--which is, I know, justification enough for most readers. The novel is not that simplistic, though: Marty eventually realizes that he will have to come clean, even if it will mean losing his dog.

  The characters in "Shiloh" are well-drawn and realistic. It was nice to read about complex people who love animals, grow up with guns and occasionally hunt for their own food. Their West Virginian dialect is a pleasure to read. Phyllis Reynolds Naylor's observations, through Marty's eyes, really seem like an eleven-year-old boy's, not a grown woman writer's. Moreover, her pace, like her integrity as a storyteller, never lags.

  This is a great book for teaching children not just about dogs and other pets, but about right and wrong. Nothing is purely white or purely black in this novel, not even the "villian," Judd Travers. There is a powerful scene near the climax when Marty starts asking himself questions about what is ethical and what is not--about whether or not the ends justify the means. All the scenes that follow show how a young boy, through his love for his dog, learns life lessons about maturity, responsibility and respect.

  Despite all this complexity, the lessons of "Shiloh", like its theme, are very simple. They are the universal values that all children pick up for themselves whenever they truly experience life.
  
  

• Both boys and girls will love Shiloh!

  
  By AILQ1G3PB3249 on 2000-05-31
  Shiloh is a wonderful example of realistic fiction for children. The story revolves around Marty, a small town boy in the hills of West Virginia. There isn't much money, and putting food on the table is difficult and all consuming for the adults of his community.

  Marty spends his free time roaming the hills with his rifle, until he discovers Shiloh, a dog, whom he learns lives with constant abuse by his owner. Marty determines to rescue Shiloh and care for the dog he immediately becomes attached to. He finds, however, that simply wanting something, is not a determinant of taking possession: he is stunned that the abusive owner has rights, which is confusing and heartbreaking for him.

  Throughout the story, Marty is confronted by moral issues which he must wrestle with as he focuses his attention on loving Shiloh and finding a way to make life better for the dog. In doing so, his values are questioned and his morality is strengthened. He must learn to solve moral dilemmas by analyzing the choices he has. He realizes that adults don't always do the right thing, nor do they always have the answers to questions. Most, important, he learns to recognize that he has the ability, within himself, to realize the resolve it takes to do the right thing in the face of adversity.

  Young readers will experience these dilemmas with Marty, and the story provides youngsters with the opportunity to develop their own moral skills along with him.
  
  

• Shiloh, a really great book!
  By on 2007-05-05
  This is a fiction animal story by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor.
  The protagonist is a poor boy named Marty Preston. Other characters are Shiloh and Judd Travers. Shiloh is a dog who helps Marty learn perservance. Judd is Shiloh's owner who tests Marty's word and devotion for Shiloh.
  The theme is when you love someone or something you are willing to do anything. In this book Marty loves Shiloh so much, he hides him, lies to his family, steals food and works to earn him.
  The plot begins when Marty finds a beagle dog in the hills and names him Shiloh. Shiloh belongs to Judd, a drunk who beats his dogs. Marty's dad makes him return Shiloh to Judd. Shiloh runs back to Marty. Marty hides Shiloh, but his parents find out when Shiloh gets attacked by another dog. While Shiloh is healing, Judd tells Marty he will sell Shiloh for $40.00, and he can work over at his place. Marty agrees and starts work, but Judd says he can't have Shiloh. Marty is surprised but continues to work. He returns the next couple of days although Judd tries to make him quit by making his work harder. Marty keeps working because he knows Shiloh needs him. On the last day of work, Judd gives Marty a collar for his new dog.
  I really liked this book because it made me feel sad, happy, frustrated, relieved, scared, angry, hopeful and triumphant! My favorite part was when Marty's mom snuck up on him and saw Shiloh. It was shock because I wasn't expecting his mom to follow him and when he turned around she was right there. I felt relieved because Marty didn't have to keep secrets anymore.
  My overall opinion is that it was an excellent book about a boy and his dog. I recommend this book to dog lovers and non dog lovers alike. I will be reading the next two books in this series.
  
  A review by Austin 9yrs old.
  
  
• Time well spent
  By A1Q4D46VM8NVR3 on 2000-03-08
  Over the course of 4 nights as I real aloud to my son we took every advantage of this wonderful story to talk about courage, friendship, honesty, and responsibility.

  The main character, Marty is a wonderful character for children to experience because he has fears, concerns, and has trouble with a problem that is larger than he could every imagine, but he proves himself worthy in the end.
  
  

• book review for Shiloh
  By on 1999-12-31
  I really like this book so I'm giving it 4 out of 5 stars. Below I'm going to explain what I like and didn't like about the book.

  At the beginning of the book I really liked how Shiloh always followed Marty around and tried to become friends. Shiloh would follow Marty across the bridge and to his house when he went outside. When Marty got to know Shiloh really well he would feed and take care of Shiloh. Marty did this because he knew that Judd didn't take care of his hunting dogs very well.

  In the middle of the book I liked how Marty comes up with many ways to earn money so he can buy Shiloh from Judd. Marty thinks about collecting alumnium cans, recycling glass bottles, baby sitting or delivering catalogs. But finally he decides to work for Judd. At Judd's house Marty has to do all the chores to earn enough money to buy Shiloh.

  By the time I got to the end of the story there were somethings I didn't like. For example, when Judd threatened to shoot Shiloh because he wasn't a very good hunting dog. There were also some parts of the book that were confusing. Finally, I didn't like it when Shiloh was caught in the hunting trap.
  
  

• Very Good
  By A1XTWXIMUCDGQE on 2001-02-20
  Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor is a very good children's novel. "Boy and their dog stories" have been kind of a staple in children's literature since Ouida's A Dog of Flanders, and this is one of the better examples. This book is narrated by Marty, and eleven-year-old from a very poor West Virginia family. He happens upon a dog one day who has noticably been abused. Marty falls for the dog, but he doesn't want to return it to its owner. Ethical questions are raised as to whether he should return the dog or keep it (steal) and lie to his parents. This novel presents a good and well-written story. It also raises some thought provoking questions and teaches some marvelous lessons. My favorite aspect of the novel was the way in which the family was written about. The setting and speech are captured exactly. The situation of a dirt-poor family that loves each other and is working to better itself is presented brilliantly. Children should read Shiloh.
  
  
• A Beagle Named Shiloh
  By on 2003-05-29
  Shiloh, by Phyllis Naylor, is a story of boy and a dog. Marty, the boy, is walking when he sees a hurt, hungry dog by Shiloh School. He becomes attached to it and names it Shiloh (after the school). Only later he is devastated to learn Shiloh belongs to Judd Travis, a mean man who mistreats animals and hunts out of season. Marty is forced to give him back to Judd until one day when Shiloh runs away again, and returns to Marty. Marty hides him at his hill, giving him food and starts building up lies.

  The idea of this book is that it is better to tell the truth than to build up lies to get something. Marty lies and lies to keep Shiloh, giving hard earned food to him.

  Shiloh is written in a first person style. You can tell Marty doesn't have much of an education because of his grammar. For example, "A lie don't seem a lie anymore when it's meant to save a dog, right and wrongs all mixed up in my head". Another example is "I figure a dog's the same as a kid. You don't treat a kid right, he'll run off first chance he gets, too".

  Marty's world takes place in the hills behind Friendly, West Virginia. You can tell that Marty lives in an old house and isn't having the easiest time with money. However, the family is still happy, and works hard for their food (which he gives Shiloh) that they eat.

  Marty is an average 11 year old boy. He is determined to get what he wants, and has a certain way to reach his goal (even if he must lie).

  Shiloh is a beagle, hungry and tired at first. He never cries and always behaves. He is extremely cute, and as you get to know him throughout the story, you can't help but wish he was your dog.

  The book Shiloh is based on an event Phyllis Naylor went through, so the book is realistic fiction. When Phyllis Naylor visited West Virginia, she saw the saddest looking dog in her life. So, she wrote a book about it. Later, her friends in West Virginia told her they found the dog, took him in, and named him Clover.

  Shiloh is a touching story I suggest for all dog lovers, or simply someone who wants a good story. Shiloh is the kind of book that makes you want to continue to read no matter what time or place. You constantly flip the pages.
  
  

• Shiloh Review
  By AZ216MK9KO1S0 on 2007-06-13
  Naylor, Phyllis Reynolds, Shiloh, New York, New York: Aladdin Paperbacks Publishing, 2000. 137 pages.
  
  Have you ever thought to yourself, "Why do people abuse their animal(s)?" I mean it is just plain wrong. In the book Shiloh there isn't really a main setting in the book because they go all around their town. The main characters are Marty who is a boy, then there is Shiloh who is the dog which is surprisingly the main character but also the title of the book. My favorite part of the book was when Judd got in a truck accident because of drinking to much beer. That night Shiloh snuck out of the house because he had a weird feeling and when Shiloh was looking off the bridge he saw someone which was Judd Travers who was the original owner of Shiloh and still was but Judd was abusing Shiloh, so Shiloh ran away. Well, I don't want to ruin the story but Shiloh started barking like crazy when he found Judd on the side off the bridge. Marty woke up at the loud barking and noticed that Shiloh wasn't there. If it wasn't for Shiloh, Judd would've been dead. I don't really think that you can really judge a book by its cover. If you love animals then you will really love this book. It is really sad because Judd abuses his animals so bad, and it makes me get all teary. This book is the best book I have ever read. I have read this book more then 5 times. I really love to read animal books. I really wouldn't change anything about this book. I would rate this book out of 1-5, with four being that I couldn't put this book down, it was so good and one being that it was hard to stay awake, and I struggled to finish it, I would rate this book a five and beyond.
  
  
  
• A well loved classic that deserves your time and affection...
  By ANCOMAI0I7LVG on 2007-06-15
  `Shiloh' was one of my favorite novels as a young boy. I can still remember reading it in school and being fascinated with the concept, with the storyline and underlining morals that forced me to think about things in a way I never had before. The overall plot may seem to be simple enough. A young boy named Marty finds a beagle he names Shiloh (after the place he found him). The dog, as it so happens, is being abused by his master Judd and Marty vows to rescue the dog whatever way he can. The great thing about `Shiloh' is that it's not that simple.
  
  Phyllis Reynolds Naylor beautifully creates a moral battle within this young boy and everyone around him. Ethically taking this dog would be stealing, and stealing is wrong. But on the other hand of ethics there is the fact that bringing this dog back to his owner would mean subjecting a helpless creature to pain and fear. When his parents are telling him the right thing is to return the animal that is not rightly his, but his heart is telling him that returning him is not an option Marty has to decide for himself the right path to take.
  
  Children's novels have a history of presenting moral issues subtly, but here the conflict of morality is presented bluntly and left for the reader to learn along with Marty. When Marty becomes determined to keep Shiloh any way that he can he comes up with an idea that may appease both side of the issue. I'll leave that for you to read on your own.
  
  Be aware that `Shiloh' is classic children's literature and will remain in your hearts forever after your first reading. It's the definition of satisfying reading no matter what your age is, boy or girl, man or woman I promise that this is not an experience you'll regret. It's a relatable story because it exposes a principle that all humans, children and adults alike with be tested on in there day to day and despite what you may initially think, there's a lot to be learned from this boy and his dog.
  
  
• "Marty' Growth from Childhood Innoncence to Adult Maturity"
  By A12NJDXB54KILO on 2000-05-03
  The children's novel Shiloh is about a young boy, Marty Preston, who encounters a stray dog on one of his summer adventures through the West Virginia countryside. Marty befriends the dog only to find out that he belongs to Judd Travers, a hunter who abuses his dogs. Knowing in his heart that he cannot return the dog he has named Shiloh, Marty cares for the dog himself and eventually ends up working to buy Shiloh from Judd. Throughout this story, the character of eleven-year-old Marty goes through a metamorphosis as he develops from innocence to maturity with an understanding that life is not always just, and adult responsibility is complicated. At the beginning of the story, Marty is just an ordinary child enjoying a summer of frolicking in the hills of West Virginia with his .22 rifle. His moral development begins when he sees Shiloh for the first time and realizes he has been abused because of the dog's reluctant and almost fearful nature. After Marty decides to keep Shiloh, his internal conflicts begin when first he is forced to deal with the issue of legality versus morality. He knows that Shiloh legally belongs to Judd; however, Marty knows that the dog will end up being starved or even killed if he returns to his owner. Secondly, Marty feels anxious for deceiving his family. He has kept Shiloh a secret, and he has used food to feed Shiloh that the family needs. Marty feels great remorse for the pitiful impression he gives others of his family as he asks Mrs. Howard for extra cookies and Mr. Howard for scraps of cheese; however, he feels Shiloh's well-being is worth his family's reputation for being poor. The last "internal conflict" that Marty wrestles with is the issue of whether the dog is worth the hard labor Marty has to give to Judd in order to keep Shiloh. Judd Travers makes him slave away, almost unfairly, to win the legal rights of the dog. Throughout this novel, Marty learns the value of responsibility and all that it entails along with the costs of doing what is morally right. Jeanne Harms and Lucille Lettow propose that, ".. dialoguing with oneself the reader brings different inner audiences into the reading experience, thus expanding the possibilities for creating meaning" (Harms 210). By analyzing Marty's character development, it is evident to the reader that these "internal voices" cause the protagonist to become a strong and successful character, and therefore by reading this book, the reader deals with the "inner voices" along with Marty. This novel forces the reader, child or adult, to battle out similar situations and, in effect, gain far more from the book than just a simple moral. This in turn, causes readers to grow personally by relating to the situations of conflict such as lying to family or doing what is right versus what is legal. By dialoguing with oneself the reader brings different inner audiences into the reading experience (Harms 210). Marty's "internal conflict" is the driving force behind his character development
  
  
• Kajal's review
  By on 2000-03-28
  A book I have been reading is called Shiloh. Itis about this boy named Marty Preston who finds a dog behind his home in West Virginia. He names it Shiloh. After he saw the abused dog, he knew he had to keep him.After he finds out that the owner was cruel Judd Travers,he had to fight Judd, and work to save money to buy the dog.I like this book because it was an adventure.I would strongly reccomend everybody to read this book.
  
  
• A book to teach morals
  By A2DP7J80MGZG1H on 1999-12-08
  This book isn't a lot of fun, but it is very interesting and has some good things to teach anyone who reads it. Marty's descion about Shiloh will agree or disagree with many readers and spark some good debates. The style of writing, the way it is totally in the present tense and the way Marty talks in his southern way is very original and beautiful. It's a good book for what it is but I wouldn't reccomend it to everyone.
  
  
• Tsk...Good book? It's not good, IT'S GREAT!
  By on 2000-09-26
  I have been reading this book for about a week, and I'm almost done. Almost every book I read takes me about a month, because I don't read much, but this one I don't let out of my sight! Terrific book! I would recemmend this book to anybody! (I already did recommend it to my mom...hehe)
  
  
• BEST BOOK READ
  By on 2000-12-04
  I LIKED THE BEGINING . IT WAS REALLY GOOD AND I WOULD NOT OF CHANGED IT FOR THE WORLD. THE BOOK IS ABOUT A BOY WHO WANTS A DOG MORE THAN ANYTHING IN THE WORLD. BUT WHILE TRYING TO GET HIS DOG HE MUST OVERCOME MANY OBSTACLES. MY FAVORITE PART IS THE END. IT'S WHERE MARTY GETS HIS DOG THAT HE DREAMED OF FOR SO LONG, AND WORKED SO HARD FOR. THE END WAS AS GOOD AS THE THE ENTIRE BOOK
  
  
• Shiloh
  By on 2002-03-14
  If you want to read a great book by Phyllis Naylor,
  you have to read Shiloh. Our class really enjoyed this
  novel about a beagle and a great main character that
  show courage and determination. The book made you think
  about what is right and wrong,and we all "got our eyes
  opened some." Get your teacher to teach this novel.It
  could change your heart!
  
  Mrs. Bigsby's 4th grade class
  
  
• Shiloh
  By on 2004-03-11
  The book I just read was Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor. Set in West Virginia. This story tells a tale of friendship. Marty is a character who is helpful to others, especially to a dog named Shiloh. Shiloh is known to be hopeful. Marty wants Shiloh but there is someone holding him back.
  This book is a must read! The book brings your hopes up so much that they will want to keep turning the pages to see if he gets Shiloh. Shiloh and Marty go on adventures together together to form a great relationship. The reader becomes emotionally connected to the dog. The connection would be so great that it would change your mind about getting a beagle. Beagles like Shiloh can fill your heart with warmth at first sight.
  Phyllis Reynolds Naylor is a great author with great respect. Phyllis got into writing about Shiloh because she saw a beagle on the side of the road abused. She wrote first book when she was five. Phyllis Reynolds Naylor was so into writing that she quit graduate school to start writing full time. This book was so great that I think anyone would like Shiloh even if they don't like dogs.
  
  
• Shiloh By Rigo
  By on 2007-04-30
  SHILOH
  
  By: Rigo
  
  
  There was a pour family and they had to find food to eat. They did not have enough money to buy food, clothes, or pets. One day, a kid name Marty went to go hunt food and he sees a dog whimpering. So he took him home and did not tell his parents because he knew that his parents will say that they can not keep the dog. He wondered what happened to the dog because the dog wood always limp. Marty called the dog Shiloh. Then Marty thought that maybe his oner treated him bad.
  
  
  One day a guy named Juged Travers said to give him his dog back. He told his parents and they said it was fine. Then they made a bet for the dog. Marty got him and had to work to get money for the dog. They went good.
  
  If you like dogs you will like this book that why I read it.
  
  
  
  
  
• I LOVE THIS BOOK! IT�S THE GREATEST BOOK EVER!
  By on 1999-11-18
  I loved how Marty and Shiloh had a terrific bond together. If you want to curl up with a good book, buy this book today. I wonder why Judd treats his dog so bad. If Shiloh was my dog I would love him forever and ever!
  
  
• A very good book
  By on 2002-09-20
  The title for my book is Shiloh. It is a good book. It is a good book because it talks about dogs. The book is about a dog that comes to a boys house. The boy's name is Marty. He builds a pin for it. He don't won't to give the dog back to the owner because he mistreats it.
  
  
• One of the most smooth and marvelous books of all times.
  By on 2005-10-21
  I enjoyed reading this book in the 5th grade, because it's one of the best and most fantastic books I've read of all times.I also, recommend this book to vetenarians and or pet lovers because, it's shows you how some people hurt animals.That's why I think we shall try to attempt that from happening.In the story, a man named Judd, abuses one of the most precious dog species ever a... beagle. Then, one boiling hot Sunday a boy named Marty, spies him hiding under bushes at the bottom of the bridge over the water,and guess what? That's how he got name "Shiloh".There they start a friendship that will never be departed.But the question is will Judd abuse Shiloh again or is Shiloh going to stay at a more peaceful home.
  
  
• Wonderful and sad
  By on 2006-03-20
  Have you ever wanted to help an animal who has been mistreated? Well, the book Shiloh by Phyllis R. Naylor is the perfect book for you.
  In this book a boy, Marty finds a dog who has been mistreated by Judd Travers, a hunter. Judd kicks and beats the dog because he's too weak to be a hunting dog. All Marty wants to do is rescue the dog so it won't be mistreated. Marty tries to keep the dog in his backyard whitout his parents noticing. Will he ever ben able to keep the dog and have Judd never hurt him?
  My favorite part was when Shiloh, the dog came home from the hospital without dying.
  I recommend this book to third graders and higher but if you're younger this book might be too long. Also, they might not understand the slang language.
  By a Third Grader
  
  
• Book Review
  By on 2006-03-20
  I am going to tell you about how I feel about the book Shiloh. This book Shiloh was a confusing book to understand. I guess the author was from Tennesse. The city name was a weird name. The name was Sisterville, the story took place a long time ago. Some parts of the story was good. The words were southern and thats when I could not understand it. I dont think this was the best book I have read. I like new books not old books. It was an ok book. If I could of named the book I would of named the book "The Dog In The South". The people that I read this book with did not like it too much either.
  
  
• Shiloh
  By on 2007-04-30
  
  
  
  There was a boy named Marty,that lived in a poor neighborhood.
  One day Marty was walking,a dog followed him home. Marty knew
  his parents would'nt let him keep the dog. But Marty really wanted
  to keep him, so Marty put the dog in a shed that Marty had built.
  Marty gave the dog a name, he named the dog Shiloh.
  
  A couple of days later Judd Travers(a hunter)came to Marty's
  house,his dad answered the door.A couple of seconds later
  later the dad called Marty downstairs and asked Marty if
  he had seen a dog.Marty said no but he looked suspicious.
  
  Soon the parents found out and Marty got in big trouble.
  So did he keep the dog or did he have to take it back?
  To find out read the book.By:Shayla
  
  
  
• SHILOH by: Zachary C
  By on 2007-04-30
  The place where the boy Marty lives was a poor town, and I thawt the beginning was pretty good. But about the middle when the mom says she keeps secrets from her husband. That was a little unrealistic. What I think the writer should have written was that she tells her husband every thing but this time she didn't. I don't realy think the part with Shiloh in the cage and a dog broke in and tore up Shiloh like a toy. That's not that realistic I don't think he would survive. Other than these two things the rest of the story was pretty good.
  
  
  
  Now they think that was the best in the story was the part when he played with Shiloh it was so good. I loved this book a lot and I thank you will like it too.
  
  
  
• Dog Power
  By A2UQKRI46DL0JU on 2000-01-11
  This book is dogone good because its main character is a dog named shiloh. Ireally like the dog and what troubole he gets into he was going to get shot.that would not be good it is a good book you should read it if you like dogs!
  
  
• SHILO
  By A1QUFEHPM2LFK4 on 2000-03-01
  11 year old Marty Preston discovers a dog being abused by its master. When the dog runs to martys house his parents say he must return it to its owner but it hurts marty to return it to its mean master thats when marty decides to do any thing to save the dog. My favorite part of the book is when marty gets to keep shilo it mad me fell good that the mean master didnt get to keep him and pluse marty was happy. I reccomend the book because its really a good book i mean i dont think theres anyone who wouldnt enjoy it its a good book. Any body of any age would enjoy this book. If you like Rescue Josh Mcguire you might like this book.
  
  
• exciting drama
  By on 2000-03-03
  this is an awesome book. it is one of those books were you dont know whats going to happen next. it is a comedy, drama, and exiting book you just have to read it TRUST ME ON THIS ONE!
  
  

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