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susies_reading's review against another edition
3.0
I read this (or, rather, it was read to my class by my teacher) in second grade, so I cannot honestly say I remember much about it, but I do remember liking it! It's definitely worth another read.
joshmorrey's review against another edition
4.0
This is a sweet little story about a boy and his dog. It's well written and engaging. The main character, Marty, is relatable in many ways, including how he keeps telling white lies in order to do what he thinks he must, but also suffers the inner turmoil of knowing that every time he does, he's slipping a little farther from what he has always been taught. This is a great lesson for all of us. There are a few small items in the story that felt a little unresolved to me, so I was a little disappointed in that, but at the same time, that's very realistic. Not everything in the real world gets resolved in a timely and satisfying manner. So I recognize the plausibility of it, while still wishing it could have been just a little more satisfying.
librariandest's review against another edition
2.0
I read Shiloh primarily because it was the only book on the list that was checked in at the public library near my house. I didn't have much of a reaction to it. In fact, even though I'd never read it before, it felt like a rerun. I don't want to be too harsh because it is basically a good, solid story with strong characters and a lovable animal, but it didn't thrill me.
To me, the only remarkable thing about the book is how moral the Preston family is. We talked about ethics a lot in 550 last quarter and I can tell you that none of us used as fine a comb as Naylor's West Virginians (excepting Judd, of course). Marty feels terrible about every little lie he tells, every little trick he pulls to save Shiloh, every tiny offense. I haven't seen such rigorous values in a work of fiction in a long time.
kdpowell's review against another edition
3.0
I’m a 4th grade teacher & we just started this book. I read it before introducing it to my kids. This is a perfect book!
There’s so many different lessons that could be taught from this book.
There’s so many different lessons that could be taught from this book.
winelovingbooknerd's review against another edition
5.0
My 9 year old son and I both adored this sweet story about a boy who tries to help a dog that is being mistreated by a local man.Great lessons about hard choices, how lies beget lies and how sometimes there can be more than one "right" thing to do.
kieraisreading's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this book it was a battle of the books book at our school two years ago and I loved this book.
matthewabush's review against another edition
4.0
Just finished reading this aloud to my daughter at bedtime. Loved the story and would easily recommend to the book to any 2nd - 4th grader. It would be a good idea for a parent to guide a young reader through the book as there is quite a bit of lying done by the main character.
simplymary's review against another edition
4.0
Read this Newbery Award winning children's book in preparation to discuss it with my son's class for Author Studies. Sweet story that deals with poverty, abuse of animals, standing up for what is right, and dealing with problems in an appropriate way. Quick read.