Shiloh facts for kids
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First edition cover of Shiloh
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| Author | Phyllis Reynolds Naylor |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's novel |
| Publisher | Atheneum |
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Publication date
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September 30, 1991 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 144 |
| ISBN | 0-689-31614-3 |
| LC Class | PZ7.N24 Sg 1991 |
| Followed by | Shiloh Season Saving Shiloh A Shiloh Christmas |
Shiloh is a popular children's novel written by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor. It was first published in 1991. This book won the Newbery Medal, which is a very important award for children's books in the United States.
Shiloh is the first book in a series of four. It tells the story of a young boy and a special dog named Shiloh. Naylor decided to write the book after meeting a dog that was not treated well in West Virginia.
About the Book
The Story of Shiloh
The main character of Shiloh is a boy named Marty Preston. He lives in the hills of Friendly, West Virginia. One day, Marty finds a beagle dog that belongs to his neighbor, Judd Travers. Judd is not kind to his animals.
Marty feels he must help the dog. He decides to secretly take the dog and hide him. Marty names the dog Shiloh. He tells many lies to keep his secret safe.
Later, Marty's secret is found out. He then discovers Judd doing something wrong. Marty uses this information to make a deal with Judd. He blackmails Judd into selling Shiloh to him. Marty does not have enough money to buy the dog. So, he works for Judd doing many chores to earn Shiloh.
Important Lessons
Shiloh is an adventure story. It shows how an 11-year-old boy grows up and learns about life. The book explores ideas like what is right and wrong. It also looks at how people should treat animals.
Marty learns that making moral choices can be hard. He has to choose between two difficult options. He can either steal and lie to save Shiloh from being mistreated. Or, he can let Judd keep hurting the dog.
Awards and Sequels
Besides the Newbery Medal, Shiloh has won other awards. Children in different states voted for it. These awards include the Sequoyah Children's Book Award. It also won the Mark Twain Readers Award and the William Allen White Children's Book Award.
In 1996, Shiloh was made into a movie. The book also has three sequels. These are Shiloh Season, Saving Shiloh, and A Shiloh Christmas. They were published in 1996, 1997, and 2015. Many elementary schools in the United States teach Shiloh to their students.
See also
In Spanish: Shiloh para niños
