I like this story because it shows what hard work and persistence can do and teaches kids that there is always a right and wrong way to do something. I truly love dogs because they really are man's best friend.

Then when they made a movie about it I was even more excited!!! This book reminds me of what it was like to want a dog and how when I was younger, would do almost ANYTHING to convince my parents to let me have one. My Personal reaction:I loved this book the first time I read it in middle school. Wanting to save Shiloh, Marty steals him and tries to hide him and the two form an incredible bond. Shiloh belongs to Marty's neighbor named Judd Travers however Judd is a bad pet owner as he drinks alot and abuses Shiloh and the other dogs he owns. Summary:This is about a young boy named Marty Preston who finds a beagle he names Shiloh.

I would encourage them to think about talking to their parents about adopting from the animal shelter the next time they consider getting a new pet. I would have the children see what happens to animals that are not taken good care of. 2) I would plan a fieldtrip to an animal shelter. I hope this classic stays around.Classroom Extensions: 1) I would give each student a piece of paper and tell them to describe their favorite pet, and if they do not have a pet I would instruct them to write about a pet they wished they had. I watched the movie growing up and read the book. If I have kids I will definitely make them read it. This is a heartwarming book about a boy that wants to save a mistreated dog.Personal Reaction: I think that Shiloh is a great book. This book teaches many good lessons about hard work and perseverance. Shiloh comes back a second time and Marty convinces the owner to let him have Shiloh in exchange for 20hours of labor. Marty wanted to keep him, but gave him back to his abusive owner neighbor. The dog is sad and abused and followed a boy named Marty home. Summary: This book is about a dog named Shiloh.

Shiloh by phyllis reynolds naylor