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slushysands's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
madiganinwonderland's review against another edition
4.0
3.75
This book is fine. Short. Tells the main story and pretty much just sticks to that. Whatever I guess.
This book is fine. Short. Tells the main story and pretty much just sticks to that. Whatever I guess.
bookwoman1967's review against another edition
2.0
I know it's almost unheard of for an elementary teacher or librarian not to be ga-ga over this book, but it just wasn't my thing. The students love it, however.
dotreadsbooks's review against another edition
5.0
This is a wonderful story about a boy and his dog. The family relationships were close and honest. I really enjoyed the depth of the story into social class differences and being kind even when people are mean. My kids really enjoyed this book and went on to listen to the whole series.
witpip's review against another edition
5.0
“If Jesus ever comes back to earth again, I'm thinking, he'll come as a dog, because there isn't anything as humble or patient or loving or loyal as the dog I have in my arms right now.” “how one lie leads to another and before you know it, your whole life can be a lie.”
the_herbal_carnivore's review against another edition
I'm not sure how I feel about this book as the boy comes from a Christian home but sure does a lot of lying, and there's no real consequences for his actions. There are ina few ways, yet, at the same time... yes, the boy did talk about how bad he felt about lying and what was going on, yet he continued to listen to his fleshly desires rather than be honest. I did like how he held up to his end of the bargain he made, that he did have going for him. The book most certainly did provide ample conversation around our lunch table!
casspro's review against another edition
3.0
Mrs. Hackett read Shiloh outloud to the class in 4th grade. I blame her my necessity to read audibly for the next two years of my life. The idea that you could captivate people with your voice and involve them in a book (not just storytime with pictures, a real true book) fascinated me.