Saving Shiloh

by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

Book Overview

DOES EVERYONE DESERVE A SECOND CHANCE? Marty's parents think so -- even Judd Travers, whose history of drinking and violence keeps Marty from completely trusting that his beloved dog, Shiloh, will... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0689814607
• ISBN13: 9780689814600
• Release Date: August 1997
• Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.7" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Saving Shiloh Review

I Think That Saving Shiloh was a great story it was a little sad and happy the story seems to like have a warm spot that makes readers want to love Shiloh and I wish they'd make a fourth book in the Shiloh trilogy. Shiloh to me seems like this lovable old beagle who just wants a home and the mean Judd Travers abuses the dog and kicks it around like its some ball. But Judd Travers starts to love Shiloh and even pets him now that Judd's stop drinking its like Marty's seen a whole different side of him. This Shiloh book will ensure you that it will be good I encouarge readers to read Shiloh, Shiloh Season,and Saving Shiloh to complete every readers Shiloh trilogy...

The End

This is a breath-taking conclusion! Everyone at Marty's school is saying bad things about Judd Travers after a series of theft and house break-in's. They're even blaming him for murder! When Marty's sister Dara-Lynn naerly falls into a river, Marty is too focused on her to see Shiloh rushing down the river. Judd sees it all. Will Judd help the poor Beagle? Or let him drown as punishment for running away from him? Read the book and see for yourself.

Shiloh

I liked the book a lot. I have a certain kind of taste if it dose'nt hold my attencion for more than 5 minets it's boring, but Shoiloh was great! Marty lives with his Mom,Dad, and his 2 sisters.Marty want a dog, but his Mom says they can't afourd one.Marty finds a dog by the Shiloh Bridge.

A Very Loving and Successful Book

Recommendation I recommend this book to anyone who likes to dive into really good books filled with both love and suspense. I believe that the narrator was trying to show the similarities between the love and suspense when Judd Travers was trying to show the love towards Marty's family by giving them a squirrel, that he hunted down and shot for them. 'Brought you something', Judd says. ''Ma opens a sack that Judd is holding and finds a squirrel that dad says will go nicely with some stew.'' The scene that shows suspense involved the town people trying to get to the top of a mystery. The scene was when David told Marty that the man that's outside at night with the light, always seems to be looking for something. 'Marty, I think the man that's outside with the light, might be looking for a body or something', David said.

A CONTINUUM OF LOVE -- A CHRISTIAN STORY

The Shiloh trilogy is, without doubt, the best dog stories in creation. Phyllis Reynolds Naylor draws very real, believable characters that one can readily recognize and relate to. Her protagonist, Marty, exemplifies true Christian values when he is able to forgive Judd Travers. Villianizing Judd and making him a ready scapegoat would have been easy. It is to this author's credit that she protrays Judd as a tragic figure who has fallen on hard times and who has let the shadows of his past dictate the decisions he has made in his life. Making a hero out of Marty would have been too easy. Instead, the author shows a realistic, lovable boy who takes on major responsibilities. Marty grapples with the twin challenges of hatred for Judd and wanting to do the right thing, which is to help the man when he clearly needs it. He acknowledges these feelings and works hard to overcome them as he does now own Judd's hound, Shiloh. The beautiful little hound has a near-miss with death and Judd Travers saves his life. It is in the bond, this common love for the beagle that Marty is able to forgive Judd his cruelties and lesser foibles and Judd can start making peace with his life. There is nothing pat or simplistic about this story -- it will resonate in one's heart and conscious long after the last page is turned. It is a continuum of love -- Marty's love for his family and Shiloh, his acceptance and forgiveness of Judd Travers and Shiloh's unconditional love for the men who saved his life. It is a joyous moment in literature to see Marty own the delightful little beagle once and for all. Please read the "Shiloh" trilogy. You'll be very glad you did.