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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 always be safe from Judd.
"Some people just seem to attract trouble,"... Read Full Overview

Marty Preston wonders why it is that despite Judd Traver's attempts to redeem himself everyone is still so willing to think the worst of him. Marty's friend David is sure that Judd will be named as the murderer of a man who has been missing. Others are sure that Judd is behind... Read Full Overview

Naylor concludes the trilogy begun with the Newbery Medal winner Shiloh. Here Judd Travers is on the mend from a nearly-fatal truck accident. But is he healing inside, too? Can Marty and his family and the community trust that Judd will not return to his evil ways? Marty wants... Read Full Overview

In the masterfully written conclusion to a sterling trilogy (Booklist, starred review), Marty and his family try to help Judd change his mean ways, even while rumors persist that he has killed a man. Includes full-color photos from the 2005 film.

Naylor concludes the trilogy begun with the Newbery Medal winner Shiloh. Here Judd Travers is on the mend from a nearly-fatal truck accident. But is he healing inside, too? Can Marty and his family and the community trust that Judd will not return to his evil ways? Marty wants... Read Full Overview

Sixth-grader Marty and his family try to help their rough neighbor, Judd Travers, change his mean ways, even though their West Virginia community continues to expect the worst from him.