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EAN num: 9780689835827
ISBN number: 0689835825
Label: Aladdin
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Page Count: 144
Printing Date: September 01, 2000
Publishing house: Aladdin
Age index: Ages 9-12
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MARTY WILL DO ANYTHING TO SAVE SHILOH
When Marty Preston comes across a young beagle in the hills behind his home, it's love at very first sight -- and also big trouble. It turns out the dog, which Marty names Shiloh, belongs to Judd Travers, who drinks too much and has a gun -- and abuses his dogs. So when Shiloh runs away from Judd to Marty, Marty just has to hide him and protect him from Judd. But Marty's secret becomes too big for him to keep to himself, and it exposes his entire family to Judd's anger. How far will Marty have to go to make Shiloh his?
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When 11-year-old Marty Preston chances upon a mistreated beagle pup in his hometown of Friendly, West Virginia, he is not prepared for the ethical questions he has to face. Should he return the dog to its owner, only to have the animal abused again? Should he tell his parents? Should he steal food to help the poor creature? Marty's efforts to cope with these questions provides the moral backbone for this story, which is presented in a language and manner that will be understood by third- and fourth-grade readers. The heart and beauty of this 1992 Newbery Medal winner lies in lessons children will take away with them.
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Shiloh, by Phyllis Reynolds Naylour is one of those works I classify as a "universal cross-over." By that I mean that while it was written for the young boy or girl, it can nevertheless be read and enjoyed by older folks just as well, and indeed, after talking to quite a number of my reading friends, it is!
This is the story of an eleven year old boy living in rural West Virginia, a small beagle, a not so nice man who has abuse the dog and a cast of very believable characters. The boy rescues the dog and the entire story is about the young mans quest to same and keep this likable pup.
The story plot though is only the tip of the iceberg in this case though. The true charm and strength of this tale is the author's writing ability. The entire story is told in very first person, via the little boy and we see the world through his eyes and share his thoughts and his logic. I am not sure how an adult could nail the personality of a kid so well, but she certainly has. The relationship between the small boy and the small dog is a wonder and makes the read worth the small effort it takes.
Ms Naylour has also been able to capture the vernacular speech of this area perfectly. Having traveled through that area and spent considerable time there, it was like music to my ears. Our local accent and language use here in the Missouri Ozarks is quite similar so I always feel right at home and when I talk to people, I don't stand out like a sore thumb. Her description of life in that area is perfect from local customs and attitudes to her physical description of the area.
Quite a number of ethical problems are presented in this book; some quite simple, some quite complex. This is an excellent work to read with your child; not to your child, but with him or her. There is much to discuss here.
The author is also a master at character development and obviously knows people. There was not one character in this book that I have not met face to face, some almost on a daily bases. As I read, I felt like I actually knew the people and was instantly able to put a face to each of them. Even the "evil guy" in the story was portrayed perfectly. I personally know of at least six men right this day that could step into his shoes and fit perfectly.
This is a fast read and you really owe it to yourself to pick up a copy and enjoy a reading treat. While the movie was sort of nice, it simply was no where near the quality of the actual book. Very much recommend this one. There certainly are worse ways to spend a couple of hours! For the life of me I cannot think of a negative thing to say about this work.
Don Blankenship
The Ozarks
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My 8 year old son actually went to bed early every night we read this book so that we could read 2 chapters. Sometimes kids books just don't hold the attention of parents, but I truly enjoyed sharing this story. I choked up and had to compose myself. What a great story. What amazing life lessons, I loved this book as much as my son did. A must read.
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Shiloh is a very good realistic fiction story. Shiloh's owner Judd Travers mistreats his dogs. Whenever Judd's hunting, Shiloh runs away to Marty Preston's house. Marty tries to keep Shiloh a secret up on their big hill. One night something terrible happens, so the secret slips. Marty needs to make some decisions and some lies.
I love this book so much that I would read it a million times. If you want to know more about this book, get it and read it!
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This tender, loving, dignified story about Marty and his dog is a jewel. In this book, Marty rescues Shiloh from his savage owner, Judd Travers. Marty, having fallen in love with the sweet and comical beagle, lets nothing stop him from becoming Shiloh's owner. This young boy shows true love and devotion to his cause, inspiring the reader to imitate Marty by letting nothing stop us from pursuing our hearts' desire.
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Title: Shiloh
Publishing house: Aladdin Paperbacks
Author: Phyllis Reynolds Naylour
Date: Paperback edition 2000
This is a fantastic book for all ages. Shiloh deals with important ethical issues that anyone can relate to. I especially recommend this book for middle school students, as I think they will find its message especially compelling.
In 1990, Shiloh won the coveted Newbery Award. It is a quick fiction read, with only 156 pages. According to Scholastic, the book is at a Grade Level equivalent of 4-6, a Lexile Framework of 890, or a 5.6 Age index.
Shiloh tells the story of Marty, an eleven-year old boy living in rural West Virginia. His family has close relationship and strong values. Living in the country, there is an established set of social norms that all families live by. When Marty stumbles across a young beagle hiding behind a bush, he is forced to grapple with these strict social norms in his quest to define right from wrong.
After spotting the Beagle, Marty notices that the dog won't stop following him. The dog is skinny and desperately in need of a meal and some love. After coxing the dog into his arms, Marty quickly falls in love with his new found friend. He names him Shiloh, and because of his owners apparent neglect and abuse, Marty vows to take care of him.
Marty quickly discovers that the dog belongs to ornery man by the name of Judd Travers. After taking care of Shiloh for some time, his parents discover the dog and demand that Marty return him to his owner. In spite of his better instincts, Marty returns Shiloh to Judd Travers.
Adding to the plot, Shiloh manages to escape again and find his way back to Marty. This time Marty is faced with a difficult ethical dilemma: should he return the dog to his abusive owner, or should he defy his parents to keep and protect Shiloh?
After an accident in the woods, Marty's parents once again discover his secret. Despite their growing affection for the dog, his parents demand that he return the dog again to its rightful owner. At this point , Marty is so desperate to keep the dog, he offers to do almost any thing for Judd, so long as he can have Shiloh back.
The book is riveting and keeps the reader engaged all the way to the last page. The characters are well developed; the reader truly feels Marty's pain as he grapples with his difficult situation. This book is a must read for all animal lovers or anyone learning to make difficult decisions.
As a caveat, children without a rural background may have trouble understanding or relating to Shiloh. The book uses beautiful imagery to describe the scenery of rural West Virginia; however, this may not appeal to someone who grew up in an urban setting.
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