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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.
jenpost78's review against another edition
I read this book with my 3 children (ages 10, 9 and 6). They all really enjoyed it and it held their attention. It's hard to find a book that they all enjoy.
meredith_gayle's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jupiters_alien's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.5
dwdillydally's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty and Animal death
Moderate: Blood and Gun violence
Minor: Injury/Injury detail
freckleduck's review against another edition
2.0
I thought this book was interesting, reading it now I am realizing how dated it is. I do appreciate how the book delves into deeper topics than most children's novel and deals with them in an authentic way. I did not love this book as a read aloud because I felt that the religious implications were too present and I there was a word or two I felt was inappropriate and that I skipped as I read it. Some of my students liked it but some did not because they felt it was too sad.
catlover5768's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
This was a truly beautiful book.It was very tense and I almost cried.Just a great book.