Shiloh is a Newbery Medal-winning children's novel by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor published in 1991. The 65th book by Naylor, it is the first in a quartet about a young boy and the title character, an abused dog. Naylor decided to write Shiloh after an emotionally taxing experience in West Virginia where she encountered an abused dog.

Acclaimed children’s author Phyllis Reynolds Naylor based Shiloh on a poignant, personal encounter with a mistreated dog. Marty’s character struggles with the same issues that troubled Naylor after she met the stray dog: moral ambiguity, animal cruelty, and personal responsibility.

Sep 30, 1991 · When Marty Preston comes across a young beagle in the hills behind his home, it's love at 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.

Jun 26, 2012 · Marty will do anything to save his new friend Shiloh in this Newbery Medal–winning novel from Phillis Reynolds Naylor. When Marty Preston comes across a young beagle in the hills behind his home, it's love at first sight—and also big trouble.

Summary: Discusses the writing, characters, plot, and themes of this 1992 Newbery Award–winning book. Includes discussion questions and activities. Includes bibliographical references (p. ). Naylor, Phyllis Reynolds. Shiloh—Juvenile literature. Human–animal relationships in literature—Juvenile literature.

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Shiloh. NEWBERY MEDAL WINNER. Marty will do anything to save his new friend Shiloh in this Newbery Medal Winning novel from Phyllis Reynolds Naylor. When Marty Preston comes across a young beagle in the hills behind his home, it’s love at first sight — and also big trouble.

The Shiloh Trilogy by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor launched by the Newbery Award–winning novel Shiloh, takes readers straight into the heart and soul of an eleven-year-old West Virginia boy named Marty Preston. His family of five has barely enough food …

Jun 16, 2010 · Shiloh by Naylor, Phyllis Reynolds. Publication date 1992 Topics Animal welfare, ... Shiloh . LOVE it! So sad but revealing I could read this 10000000 times. Reviewer: BuddyMD - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - March 10, 2021 Subject: It’s …