Ages 9+1-min guideAnimalsBig questionsFamily
Shiloh
by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Good fitA good fit for most kids 9 and up. A story about doing the right thing, with animal abuse and a dog attack.
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What it’s about
Marty finds a beagle being mistreated by its owner, Judd Travers. He hides the dog, names him Shiloh and struggles with lying to protect him.
The ending
What might come up
Animal crueltySomeJudd kicks and starves his dogs.
ViolenceSomeA German shepherd badly hurts Shiloh.
LyingSomeMarty lies to protect the dog.
LanguageA littleMild.
RomanceNone
Why kids like it
A boy who will do anything to save a dog.
Free printable quiz
- 1What is the dog’s name?
- 2Who owns Shiloh at first?
- 3What does Marty catch Judd doing?
- 4How does Marty get Shiloh?
Read it, then watch it
Read the book first, then watch it together and talk about what changed.
