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Shiloh #2
Shiloh Season
Having won Shiloh for himself, Marty realizes that he still cannot trust the dog's reckless and alcoholic former owner, and the boy fears that Judd will open fire on Shiloh come hunting season.
128 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 1996
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Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
245 books1,035 followersPhyllis Reynolds Naylor was born in Anderson, Indiana, US on January 4, 1933.
Her family were strongly religious with conservative, midwestern values and most of her childhood was spent moving a lot due to her father's occupation as a salesman.
Though she grew up during the Depression and her family did not have a lot of money, Naylor stated that she never felt poor because her family owned good books. Her parents enjoyed reading stories to the children--her father would imitate the characters in Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer--and her mother read to them every evening, "almost until we were old enough to go out on dates, though we never would have admitted this to anyone."
By the time Phyllis reached fifth grade, writing books was her favorite hobby and she would rush home from school each day to write down whatever plot had been forming in her head - at sixteen her first story was published in a local church magazine.
Phyllis has written over 80 books for children and young people. One of these books, "Shiloh," was awarded the Newbery Medal in 1992, was named a Notable Children's Book by the American Library Association and was also Young Adult Choice by the International Reading Association.
Naylor gets her ideas from things that happen to her or from things she has read. "Shiloh" was inspired by a little abused dog she and her husband found. The little dog haunted her so much that she had to write a story about him to get it out of her mind.
Her family were strongly religious with conservative, midwestern values and most of her childhood was spent moving a lot due to her father's occupation as a salesman.
Though she grew up during the Depression and her family did not have a lot of money, Naylor stated that she never felt poor because her family owned good books. Her parents enjoyed reading stories to the children--her father would imitate the characters in Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer--and her mother read to them every evening, "almost until we were old enough to go out on dates, though we never would have admitted this to anyone."
By the time Phyllis reached fifth grade, writing books was her favorite hobby and she would rush home from school each day to write down whatever plot had been forming in her head - at sixteen her first story was published in a local church magazine.
Phyllis has written over 80 books for children and young people. One of these books, "Shiloh," was awarded the Newbery Medal in 1992, was named a Notable Children's Book by the American Library Association and was also Young Adult Choice by the International Reading Association.
Naylor gets her ideas from things that happen to her or from things she has read. "Shiloh" was inspired by a little abused dog she and her husband found. The little dog haunted her so much that she had to write a story about him to get it out of her mind.
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November 20, 2022
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Shiloh Season is slightly better than the first book in the series because it adds in some lessons that kids can take away from the story. There’s discussions of informal vs. formal language, how someone aging can be both sad and funny, and how the line between right and wrong isn’t always clear. Those are good messages for people to learn, especially kids, but I still don’t think I’d encourage any kid to read this story. There is a lot of animal abuse and some disturbing content in this series that only extremely mature kids can handle.
Despite the fact that this book was slightly better than the previous one, I still hated almost everything about it. I didn’t like any of the characters besides Shiloh. All of the characters either had dull personalities or they did some terrible things.
The plot as a whole didn’t hold my attention either. Most of the story was boring and the constant side tangents in every chapter got on my nerves. It didn’t help, too, that most of the content in this story made me depressed. There’s only so much animal abuse and animal death that I can handle reading in one story.
I will not be continuing with this series. There’s no point in me reading more of the Shiloh books since there isn’t much about them that I actually enjoy. I honestly only read this sequel because I’ve had it on my shelf since I was a kid. Also, based off of the ending to this book, it seems like this series is going to give a redemption arc to an animal abuser. I hope I’m reading the foreshadowing wrong, but regardless, I’m not going to stick with this series to find out if the animal abuser actually gets redeemed.
Shiloh Season is slightly better than the first book in the series because it adds in some lessons that kids can take away from the story. There’s discussions of informal vs. formal language, how someone aging can be both sad and funny, and how the line between right and wrong isn’t always clear. Those are good messages for people to learn, especially kids, but I still don’t think I’d encourage any kid to read this story. There is a lot of animal abuse and some disturbing content in this series that only extremely mature kids can handle.
Despite the fact that this book was slightly better than the previous one, I still hated almost everything about it. I didn’t like any of the characters besides Shiloh. All of the characters either had dull personalities or they did some terrible things.
The plot as a whole didn’t hold my attention either. Most of the story was boring and the constant side tangents in every chapter got on my nerves. It didn’t help, too, that most of the content in this story made me depressed. There’s only so much animal abuse and animal death that I can handle reading in one story.
I will not be continuing with this series. There’s no point in me reading more of the Shiloh books since there isn’t much about them that I actually enjoy. I honestly only read this sequel because I’ve had it on my shelf since I was a kid. Also, based off of the ending to this book, it seems like this series is going to give a redemption arc to an animal abuser. I hope I’m reading the foreshadowing wrong, but regardless, I’m not going to stick with this series to find out if the animal abuser actually gets redeemed.
December 19, 2014
SUMMARY: Marty gets to keep Shiloh! He wasn’t able to rescue all the dogs that Judd Travers mistreated, but at least Shiloh is safe . . . right?
Not necessarily, it turns out. With hunting season approaching, Judd has started drinking again, and hunting on the outskirts of Marty’s family property. What if Judd tries to take back Shiloh? What if one of Marty’s sisters gets in the way of Judd’s shotgun? It seems only a matter of time before something goes very wrong.
The thing is, Marty knows a secret about Judd that no one else does, and if anything terrible happens, he will never be able to forgive himself for keeping quiet. Is it time for Marty to speak up? And can he find the courage to do so, before someone he loves gets hurt?
REVIEW: This second book in the Shiloh trilogy continues the story of Marty's passion for the pup Shiloh safe from his previous owner Judd. Marty grows and learns as the story progresses. He learns responsibility for his dog and his family, the importance of truth, how a person's childhood can affect the way they act and the choices they make as adults, and the changes that kindness can make. This book is written for 8 to 12 year olds and is a wonderful chapter book for either reading aloud or independent reading.
FAVORITE QUOTES: "You have to learn kindness, Marty, the same as you learn to tiew your shoes....And Judd just never had anyone to teach him."
"If Jesus is getting one prayer from your lips and another from your heart, which is he going to pay attention to? That's the question."
Not necessarily, it turns out. With hunting season approaching, Judd has started drinking again, and hunting on the outskirts of Marty’s family property. What if Judd tries to take back Shiloh? What if one of Marty’s sisters gets in the way of Judd’s shotgun? It seems only a matter of time before something goes very wrong.
The thing is, Marty knows a secret about Judd that no one else does, and if anything terrible happens, he will never be able to forgive himself for keeping quiet. Is it time for Marty to speak up? And can he find the courage to do so, before someone he loves gets hurt?
REVIEW: This second book in the Shiloh trilogy continues the story of Marty's passion for the pup Shiloh safe from his previous owner Judd. Marty grows and learns as the story progresses. He learns responsibility for his dog and his family, the importance of truth, how a person's childhood can affect the way they act and the choices they make as adults, and the changes that kindness can make. This book is written for 8 to 12 year olds and is a wonderful chapter book for either reading aloud or independent reading.
FAVORITE QUOTES: "You have to learn kindness, Marty, the same as you learn to tiew your shoes....And Judd just never had anyone to teach him."
"If Jesus is getting one prayer from your lips and another from your heart, which is he going to pay attention to? That's the question."
February 4, 2019
This was a surprisingly worthy follow-up to Shiloh that explored one of the best aspects of the first book in far more detail.
Shiloh is a great book. Not only due to the classic boy-and-his-dog narrative - the desperation to get a dog away from a bad situation, grappling with whether or not it is indeed right (and if someone has any right at all) to take an animal away when you know how much it will suffer if you don't. Legal right, moral right - it dealt with all of that in a way easy for a child to grasp. The book is more than just a children's book though - it's equally compelling for an adult reader.
This book further explores the villain of the first book, Judd Travers. It's well-known that he treats his dogs poorly, to the point of abuse. It's known he hunts out of season, and has a mean streak a mile wide. He's hated in the community, mocked outright by kids and adults alike. And man, he doesn't make it easy to like him. In the previous book we got a small glimpse of his humanity. He had begun warming up to Travis in it - and indeed looked sad to see his company go once the work was done.
This sequel follows directly where the first book leaves off.
Judd has begun drinking again, and that drinking is bringing out the worst in him. He's driving erratically, starting fights, and jut itching for trouble. Worst of all, he is hunting on the Preston's family lands, drunk like as not, and fixing his gun a bit too closely on Travis and Shiloh for anyone's liking. Things are coming to a head, and it's looking like there might be no resolution or redemption.
Can a person that mean and cruel ever be redeemed? Can a dog that's been chained, starved, and beaten end up being a good pet? What about a person?
This book deals heavily in the cycle of abuse, while still being a kid's book. It asks the hard questions, and shows a way forward, and just how difficult that way forward can be. People, like animals, need to learn kindness. Kindness can be hard to show and seem unappreciated, but it is always the right way forward.
This book was every bit as great as the first and I thoroughly look forward to finishing reading the quartet.
Shiloh is a great book. Not only due to the classic boy-and-his-dog narrative - the desperation to get a dog away from a bad situation, grappling with whether or not it is indeed right (and if someone has any right at all) to take an animal away when you know how much it will suffer if you don't. Legal right, moral right - it dealt with all of that in a way easy for a child to grasp. The book is more than just a children's book though - it's equally compelling for an adult reader.
This book further explores the villain of the first book, Judd Travers. It's well-known that he treats his dogs poorly, to the point of abuse. It's known he hunts out of season, and has a mean streak a mile wide. He's hated in the community, mocked outright by kids and adults alike. And man, he doesn't make it easy to like him. In the previous book we got a small glimpse of his humanity. He had begun warming up to Travis in it - and indeed looked sad to see his company go once the work was done.
This sequel follows directly where the first book leaves off.
Judd has begun drinking again, and that drinking is bringing out the worst in him. He's driving erratically, starting fights, and jut itching for trouble. Worst of all, he is hunting on the Preston's family lands, drunk like as not, and fixing his gun a bit too closely on Travis and Shiloh for anyone's liking. Things are coming to a head, and it's looking like there might be no resolution or redemption.
Can a person that mean and cruel ever be redeemed? Can a dog that's been chained, starved, and beaten end up being a good pet? What about a person?
This book deals heavily in the cycle of abuse, while still being a kid's book. It asks the hard questions, and shows a way forward, and just how difficult that way forward can be. People, like animals, need to learn kindness. Kindness can be hard to show and seem unappreciated, but it is always the right way forward.
This book was every bit as great as the first and I thoroughly look forward to finishing reading the quartet.
November 16, 2010
so far it is not as good as Shiloh but it good.Marty (shiloh owner) is having a sleepover with David so marty is worred about shiloh.like if Judd comes along or shiloh runs away or gets lost.after he comes home shiloh is fine.then a week later they hear shiloh barking and they think it is that greman sheperd again.But when they come out it was only a car muffler.Shiloh barks down he hill were a other road is sitting and there is judds car on its side.yes he broke his neck and leg and sprained his wrist.A month later his neck was better and marty and his dad came to vist.at first he said "what do you want then they soon they got let in.Shiloh was shaking so hard he almost wiggled right out of Marty's hands.they sat on the green fabrich couch.judd stared petting shiloh real soft Marty thought he would pet him a couple times and stop, but no he kept petting him.Marty thought that judds eyes were wet for the first time.Shiloh finaly stopped shaking by judds soft petting then FOR THE FIRST TIME SHILOH REACHED UP AND LICKED JUDD'S HAND!!!!
October 24, 2024
I love this series.
March 26, 2013
"Open Season on Beagles!"
Hey—it’s not fair! After all I sweated through reading SHILOH, you mean to tell me that our favorite hunting dog is not really safe?
I mean, Marty earned that dog fair and square with two weeks’ drudgery—enduring Judd Travers’ insolence, arrogance and psychological
brutality. Can that creep really go back on his word by trying to
take Shiloh away from Marty?
Well it’s now hunting season and Judd is handy with a gun in the woods, but he’s been drinking heavily and won’t trust anyone.
So it’s back to the literary tension of the first novel in this canine trilogy. As I read I felt fear gnawing at me about the safety of this wonderful dog and the vulnerability of Marty’s emotional bond. His conscience is in agony once more as he struggles with adult issues about serious issues: which choice is right or--failing that--the least wrong. As Doc explains. Sometimes the choice is not clear cut; also bad things can result from even the right intentions. Tough Choice--Confusing Morality for any one!
Marty chafes under the burden of keeping secrets from his father, but he risked everything to save Shiloh in the first novel, so he won’t endanger the dog’s life or happiness now. But will he have to? What terrifies him most is the realization that Any time of year can be open season on his dog with a despicable neighbor like Judd!
Ms Naylor presents us with a clever conflict resolution instead of falling into the Deus-ex-Machina trap. I am always impressed by the ingenious ways writers create terrible predicaments for their protagonists, and then provide satisfying denouements. But how long do we have to endure this the atrocities of this country scumbag? When is somebody gonna take him out so that poor Marty can just relax and enjoy the devotion of this endearing dog? An excellent, suspenseful sequel to SHILOH. (Relations finally stabilize in the 3rd book, SAVING SHILOH.)
(June 22, 2011. I welccme dialogue with teachers.)
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Hey—it’s not fair! After all I sweated through reading SHILOH, you mean to tell me that our favorite hunting dog is not really safe?
I mean, Marty earned that dog fair and square with two weeks’ drudgery—enduring Judd Travers’ insolence, arrogance and psychological
brutality. Can that creep really go back on his word by trying to
take Shiloh away from Marty?
Well it’s now hunting season and Judd is handy with a gun in the woods, but he’s been drinking heavily and won’t trust anyone.
So it’s back to the literary tension of the first novel in this canine trilogy. As I read I felt fear gnawing at me about the safety of this wonderful dog and the vulnerability of Marty’s emotional bond. His conscience is in agony once more as he struggles with adult issues about serious issues: which choice is right or--failing that--the least wrong. As Doc explains. Sometimes the choice is not clear cut; also bad things can result from even the right intentions. Tough Choice--Confusing Morality for any one!
Marty chafes under the burden of keeping secrets from his father, but he risked everything to save Shiloh in the first novel, so he won’t endanger the dog’s life or happiness now. But will he have to? What terrifies him most is the realization that Any time of year can be open season on his dog with a despicable neighbor like Judd!
Ms Naylor presents us with a clever conflict resolution instead of falling into the Deus-ex-Machina trap. I am always impressed by the ingenious ways writers create terrible predicaments for their protagonists, and then provide satisfying denouements. But how long do we have to endure this the atrocities of this country scumbag? When is somebody gonna take him out so that poor Marty can just relax and enjoy the devotion of this endearing dog? An excellent, suspenseful sequel to SHILOH. (Relations finally stabilize in the 3rd book, SAVING SHILOH.)
(June 22, 2011. I welccme dialogue with teachers.)
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November 24, 2017
Ok, I'm going to start out with the negative so I can get to the long list of positive.
It's kind of funny because the first sentence of the book has a typo. It doesn't really have anything to do with the book, but it's funny. Also, when changing the subject or time throughout the day, the paragraphs aren't spaced. Again, this is a formatting error, but it's the only thing I could find wrong with the book.
The good:
I love the writing style. It really draws me in, and I feel everything that Marty, the main character, is feeling.
This is sort of off topic, but the hardback cover matches the story perfectly! Ok, back on topic. I can totally relate to the storyline fully. Marty is willing to risk his life for Shiloh and I can definitely relate. The fact that it's about a dog makes it ten times better. Dog lovers would probably enjoy this book better though, because us lovers of dogs understand how they love us unconditionally. Also, Phyllis Reynolds Naylor has so many words of advice slipped in this book that you have to look out for because they're extremely wise.
Here's a few of her words of advice:
"If Jesus is getting one prayer from your lips and another from your heart, which one is he going to pay attention to?"
"She [Miss Talbot] says that the wonderful thing about the English language is there are enough words to say anything at all, and if you don't want to say something one way you can say it another."
"'You have to learn kindness, Marty, same as you learn to tie your shoes," Doc says. "And Judd just never had anyone to teach him.'"
So, those are the highlight words of wisdom form this book. At least, what I spotted.
Overall:
I really enjoyed this book. It fully deserved 5 stars. I recommend it to everyone.
It's kind of funny because the first sentence of the book has a typo. It doesn't really have anything to do with the book, but it's funny. Also, when changing the subject or time throughout the day, the paragraphs aren't spaced. Again, this is a formatting error, but it's the only thing I could find wrong with the book.
The good:
I love the writing style. It really draws me in, and I feel everything that Marty, the main character, is feeling.
This is sort of off topic, but the hardback cover matches the story perfectly! Ok, back on topic. I can totally relate to the storyline fully. Marty is willing to risk his life for Shiloh and I can definitely relate. The fact that it's about a dog makes it ten times better. Dog lovers would probably enjoy this book better though, because us lovers of dogs understand how they love us unconditionally. Also, Phyllis Reynolds Naylor has so many words of advice slipped in this book that you have to look out for because they're extremely wise.
Here's a few of her words of advice:
"If Jesus is getting one prayer from your lips and another from your heart, which one is he going to pay attention to?"
"She [Miss Talbot] says that the wonderful thing about the English language is there are enough words to say anything at all, and if you don't want to say something one way you can say it another."
"'You have to learn kindness, Marty, same as you learn to tie your shoes," Doc says. "And Judd just never had anyone to teach him.'"
So, those are the highlight words of wisdom form this book. At least, what I spotted.
Overall:
I really enjoyed this book. It fully deserved 5 stars. I recommend it to everyone.
January 22, 2014
The main characters in Shiloh Season are Marty Preston's, Judd Travers, and Shiloh. This book was taking place in the town of Friendly, West Virginia at in the woods of the preston resident. Judd Travers has been drinking a lot lately and has been seen up at the Preston's land hunting for small game out if season. Marty is very worried that Shiloh is going to be shot by Judd when he is playing in the woods. The reason that Marty thinks that is because Shiloh used to be Judd's dog but Marty worked for Judd to earn Shiloh.
Judd is a man that doesn't have much in his life and is always getting into trouble or starting fights with people at the bar. Judd lost everything when Shiloh was given to Marty he claims that Marty took the best hunting dog he ever owned. Marty is a young boy who has a very nice family they are not that wealthy but they get through life very well. All Marty really cares about is Shiloh he says he wouldn't give up Shiloh for all the money in the world and will never give him back to Judd.
The book is not that hard of a read I would recommend this book to anyone in 8th grade or to my grade. It was a very easy read and easy to follow along too. It was probably to easy of a read for me so many people in lower grades should be able to read it.
Judd is a man that doesn't have much in his life and is always getting into trouble or starting fights with people at the bar. Judd lost everything when Shiloh was given to Marty he claims that Marty took the best hunting dog he ever owned. Marty is a young boy who has a very nice family they are not that wealthy but they get through life very well. All Marty really cares about is Shiloh he says he wouldn't give up Shiloh for all the money in the world and will never give him back to Judd.
The book is not that hard of a read I would recommend this book to anyone in 8th grade or to my grade. It was a very easy read and easy to follow along too. It was probably to easy of a read for me so many people in lower grades should be able to read it.
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October 11, 2016Judd is a hunter and it's hunting season has started and he has been drinking. Drinking and using a gun can be dangerous what if he thought it was a deer and shot it but it was Shiloh. What if he shoots anyone? Marty has a secret and he can't tell anyone and if something bad happens it will be Marty's fault. He will have to tell the secret. Will he keep Shiloh or lose one of his best friends.
My favorite part in the book Shiloh seasons is when Judd Tries to take Shiloh to hunt with him. Her dad stands up to Judd and makes sure he doesn't take Shiloh. Knowing that Judd has been drinking there is no chance they will let's Shiloh her go home with Judd.
I would recommend this book to people who are dog lovers bc it's a whole book based on a dog and it good and bad owner. If you love dogs I would recommend this book.
My favorite part in the book Shiloh seasons is when Judd Tries to take Shiloh to hunt with him. Her dad stands up to Judd and makes sure he doesn't take Shiloh. Knowing that Judd has been drinking there is no chance they will let's Shiloh her go home with Judd.
I would recommend this book to people who are dog lovers bc it's a whole book based on a dog and it good and bad owner. If you love dogs I would recommend this book.
October 25, 2009
Our textbook states that contemporary realistic fiction expands readers awareness and allows them the opportunity to witness life experiences beyond their own. Marty goes through both of these transformations himself as he works through his own moral dilemma in the novel, Shiloh. I really love the way that Phyllis Reynolds Naylor provides young readers with a story that shows just how much we can learn about a situation and actions of individuals involved by investigating further into those people.
I will never forget reading Shiloh for the first time in my bedroom closet with a flashlight because I couldn't be seen getting as emotional as I was over a book. Years later, I still found myself moved in a similar manner.
I will never forget reading Shiloh for the first time in my bedroom closet with a flashlight because I couldn't be seen getting as emotional as I was over a book. Years later, I still found myself moved in a similar manner.
August 29, 2019
I really enjoy this book although I liked the first one better. In the second book, the author Phyllis Reynolds Naylor let Judd Travers see his true self when Marty worked for him in the summer. As we all know that Judd Travers is the guy that would cheat at Mr. Wallance's corner store and hunt out of seasons. And an ugly truth about self combined with alcohol and guns is the worst combination that could ever happen to Marty and his family.
In this book, the character David Howard(Marty's best friend) reminds me of one of my friends. They just have the biggest mouth in the world. With whatever thing you tell her, she will spill everything out to everybody the next second. But what can you do with it, she is still your friend.
In this book, the character David Howard(Marty's best friend) reminds me of one of my friends. They just have the biggest mouth in the world. With whatever thing you tell her, she will spill everything out to everybody the next second. But what can you do with it, she is still your friend.
October 21, 2013
The Shiloh Season is the sequel to Shiloh and I seen Shiloh the movie and book. Shiloh is a dog that had a owner that didn't treat him that well. Shiloh ran away from is owner and found Marty. Judd Travers finds Shiloh and gives Marty chance to keep the dog forever if he does work for him. Marty did the work and then Judd kept the dog! After that Judd deiced to give Shiloh to Marty. But in this new book Judd is drinking again and he has a gun. That combination is very dangerous so you'll have to find out what happens in the new story.
January 9, 2009
This story shows the importance of working for those things that one wants. This can be seen when the boy really wants the dog and so he goes to work with the man in order to properly pay for the dog. Also, it shows that people are in need of a friend. The mean man is not very nice and therefore people usually stay away but really when the boy starts coming the the man's house to work for the dog, the man realizes that he likes having the boy around.
March 9, 2018
Shiloh season is about a boy named Marty who finally gets Judd's dog Shiloh. Judd owns guns and has a drinking problem. He starts taregts Marty and his family. In this book the theme is friendship and togetherness. This is a big part of the story because Marty and his family must keep together and make sure no one gets hurt while Judd is drunk. This is a very good book and I would recommend reading it.
September 15, 2015
It is a boy in mord and he form a dog in the woods. He snuck the dog home. The owner of dog , drank too much, so marty told him he would wonk for the dog. Its a great book if you like to read about saving animals. I really liked how the story went back and forth be tween the owners story and Mart's story because I liked to hear the whole story.
October 11, 2016
Shiloh is Marty's dog the original owner Judd Travers started to drink again and he was a person that threatened everyone. He always had a gun on him and Shiloh was his target. Did he kill Shiloh?
My favorite part was when Marty and Shiloh went to Judds house and Shiloh was scared to go and was shaking really bad. I recommend this book to people that like sad and adventures book.
My favorite part was when Marty and Shiloh went to Judds house and Shiloh was scared to go and was shaking really bad. I recommend this book to people that like sad and adventures book.
November 10, 2014
In this book Marty finally gets a dog named Shiloh. But one day Judd Travers starts drinking. Plus he's shooting. This could mean bad news for Marty and his family. Read the book to find out what happens to Marty and Shiloh.
September 8, 2017
My grandson had to read this for school. So we read it together. It was an enjoyable tale.
November 8, 2017
This book is a really good book for anyone.
September 18, 2020
Now Shiloh is Marty's. But Judd Travers has started drinking again and Judd and a gun are a badminton. I also enjoyed this 2nd book to the original.
March 30, 2022
I thought it was ok it was kinda boring and didn't keep my attention very well. But it did have its tear jerking moments and I thought the characters were pretty well developed.
February 19, 2019
Shiloh Season by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor is a book about a boy named Marty and his dog, Shiloh. Marty earned Shiloh from a guy named Judd by doing really hard work for him. Judd drinks, but it got worse after Marty took Shiloh. Judd is a pretty lonely man, and Shiloh was important to him. Marty is worried that Judd will get drunk and shoot Shiloh while he is playing in the woods. This book was ok. I wouldn’t mind reading it again. To me, it was a bit too easy, and I like more challenging books. I would recommend this book to somebody in late 5th grade.
February 22, 2025
Very good and sweet. I enjoyed this one and the first one too
June 4, 2025
I thought it was the most thoughtful and touching book I have ever read. It had some good lessons in it too like forgiving and loving your enemies and helping those in need.
December 1, 2025
This is a very high four, almost a five. I honestly like this more than the first book.
November 19, 2022
Read aloud to my 3rd and 4th graders. They are loving this series!
February 13, 2025
I partly read this in paperback and partly listened to the audio book narrated by Michael Moriarty. He’s an excellent narrator. I also listened to Shiloh (Book 1) by same narrator. They play exciting music when scary stuff happens. Definitely gets you caught up in the danger and action of the story. Any dog lover gets broken hearted about Judd’s treatment of his dogs. It’s terrifying to think of him getting a hold of Shiloh again. Glad it had a fairly happy ending.
January 28, 2017
Shiloh Season!
All you can do is live your days normally and wait for Judd Travers to strike again. He keeps holding his grudge against you and your family. Is it because you took his dog? Or his sudden dramatic drinking problem? This is what Marty Preston and his family are constantly feeling and living among. Scared to even play in the meadow, afraid a bullet will go through their brains. Maybe it because he thinks you scratched his truck. Shiloh season was a really great and important sequel to the first book Shiloh. “Taunt with suspense, touched touched with a fine sense of humanity...a compelling page-turner.” (Booklist, starred review) I'm going to go with the fact that this was a ok and slow moving second book. It was still very good though because I can relate to it so much and it's topic never bored me. It is extremely interesting, it pulls you in at every angle and opportunity it gets. Now I find this series is a little hard to pick up and read because it is slow and a little boring but, once you're off you read it till the end. Trust me stick around and you'll end up loving it! The author Phyllis Reynolds Naylor did a terrific job once again putting this story all together. It just carried through so smoothly. I really want to see what happens in the next book, but I may take a break and read something else. I'm not quite sure yet. But I sat down to read it and didn't get up till I finished it. My favorite quote from this book is…” 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.” This really was just a good quote by Marty that I liked. It is totally true and I just love that he thought of that!
In this sequel, Marty finally owns Shiloh for good. Or so he thinks. Anyway hunting season is arriving soon and Judd has started to drink severely. It isn't safe to even go in they're own yard. Marty's father has talked to Judd already but he is convinced that him and his family are sabotaging Judd and his property. They tell the truth bit Judd won't listen. Why would they do things like knock down his mail box or scratch his pick up? No one knows what to do but wait. Until one day when Jude's dogs come minstrelsy lose and night Dara Lyn. Judd accuses the Prestons of doing it and try's to take Shiloh! Sorry can't tell anymore, you're going to have to go and read it!
There are a lot of positives to this book yet again. Like when Marty gets to work for Shiloh's bill for sowing him up. Also when Marty gets a good grade on the job report in school. Even when everyone realizes that Shiloh is actually theirs forever! But, unfortunately there's always some negatives too. I don't mean things wrong with the book because there are no flaws. I'm talking about problems in the story. Like when Judd is shooting in the family's woods. Or when he tries to take shilo with him. Also when Judd gets into a car accident, although that is a good thing on the prestons part. Overall it was just a huge thrill seeker. I honestly give this book a ⅘ stars. I fell it could have been better and more thrill speaking than it was already. Left me a little bored.
The format of the book was ok. It was a little short but very well written. I don't like a lot of short books because I feel like there isn't enough to the book but this one was great. It ended perfectly and how it should. It was so short though that I read it in like a couple of days. That's not bad but it made me get into it a lot. Also to keep pushing through.
This isn't a book that is going to put you to sleep. It keeps you up and reading, even if that mean when your supposed to be in bed sleeping. It's very touching and then it will turn in a flash and have you wondering why that happened. I can relate to this book because once again I had a dog. And I had a very close relationship with her. I know what it feels like to care a lot about a animal. So when things happen and Marty doesn't think it's fair I get it. I know that a lot of people can relate and care so that's a good part about this story. Now finally, to wrap it up!
I feel that almost anybody who reads this will absolutely love it. It's truly good and I'm glad I read it. Most likely a lot of people can relate to it, I mean come on who doesn't love dogs. I enjoyed this book a lot, you will too. If you liked this book grabs a copy of Saving Shiloh, the third book of the trilogy! Have fun reading and I hope you found this review useful!
All you can do is live your days normally and wait for Judd Travers to strike again. He keeps holding his grudge against you and your family. Is it because you took his dog? Or his sudden dramatic drinking problem? This is what Marty Preston and his family are constantly feeling and living among. Scared to even play in the meadow, afraid a bullet will go through their brains. Maybe it because he thinks you scratched his truck. Shiloh season was a really great and important sequel to the first book Shiloh. “Taunt with suspense, touched touched with a fine sense of humanity...a compelling page-turner.” (Booklist, starred review) I'm going to go with the fact that this was a ok and slow moving second book. It was still very good though because I can relate to it so much and it's topic never bored me. It is extremely interesting, it pulls you in at every angle and opportunity it gets. Now I find this series is a little hard to pick up and read because it is slow and a little boring but, once you're off you read it till the end. Trust me stick around and you'll end up loving it! The author Phyllis Reynolds Naylor did a terrific job once again putting this story all together. It just carried through so smoothly. I really want to see what happens in the next book, but I may take a break and read something else. I'm not quite sure yet. But I sat down to read it and didn't get up till I finished it. My favorite quote from this book is…” 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.” This really was just a good quote by Marty that I liked. It is totally true and I just love that he thought of that!
In this sequel, Marty finally owns Shiloh for good. Or so he thinks. Anyway hunting season is arriving soon and Judd has started to drink severely. It isn't safe to even go in they're own yard. Marty's father has talked to Judd already but he is convinced that him and his family are sabotaging Judd and his property. They tell the truth bit Judd won't listen. Why would they do things like knock down his mail box or scratch his pick up? No one knows what to do but wait. Until one day when Jude's dogs come minstrelsy lose and night Dara Lyn. Judd accuses the Prestons of doing it and try's to take Shiloh! Sorry can't tell anymore, you're going to have to go and read it!
There are a lot of positives to this book yet again. Like when Marty gets to work for Shiloh's bill for sowing him up. Also when Marty gets a good grade on the job report in school. Even when everyone realizes that Shiloh is actually theirs forever! But, unfortunately there's always some negatives too. I don't mean things wrong with the book because there are no flaws. I'm talking about problems in the story. Like when Judd is shooting in the family's woods. Or when he tries to take shilo with him. Also when Judd gets into a car accident, although that is a good thing on the prestons part. Overall it was just a huge thrill seeker. I honestly give this book a ⅘ stars. I fell it could have been better and more thrill speaking than it was already. Left me a little bored.
The format of the book was ok. It was a little short but very well written. I don't like a lot of short books because I feel like there isn't enough to the book but this one was great. It ended perfectly and how it should. It was so short though that I read it in like a couple of days. That's not bad but it made me get into it a lot. Also to keep pushing through.
This isn't a book that is going to put you to sleep. It keeps you up and reading, even if that mean when your supposed to be in bed sleeping. It's very touching and then it will turn in a flash and have you wondering why that happened. I can relate to this book because once again I had a dog. And I had a very close relationship with her. I know what it feels like to care a lot about a animal. So when things happen and Marty doesn't think it's fair I get it. I know that a lot of people can relate and care so that's a good part about this story. Now finally, to wrap it up!
I feel that almost anybody who reads this will absolutely love it. It's truly good and I'm glad I read it. Most likely a lot of people can relate to it, I mean come on who doesn't love dogs. I enjoyed this book a lot, you will too. If you liked this book grabs a copy of Saving Shiloh, the third book of the trilogy! Have fun reading and I hope you found this review useful!
November 4, 2022
I adore the Shiloh series, my eight and five year old do too. Shiloh season, explores hard topics but in such emotional grabbing, hope filled ways. Topics like: did I make the right decision, and how do we interact with someone who is crossing boundaries? The thing I love about it is there isn’t this definite answer. Isn’t that like life? We do the best we can in the moment and continue going, believing in hope.
October 4, 2017
Book 3
Shiloh
A 9 year old kid, Marty Preston, was walking around in the woods looking for something to shoot. When he was heading back home he spotted this dog. He tried to get him to go over to him. The dog only did when Marty whistled. He later figured out who this dog belonged to. He was real mad to because this dog he called Shiloh, was being abused.
Marty was more caring for animals. He did not really pay attention much to animals until he kept seeing Shiloh over and over again. He had even followed Marty home. So Marty tried to earn money to buy and feed him. He snuck half of his meal out every night. He built a little pen for Shiloh.
What I dislike about this book is that Judd Travers is so rude(even though every book has it’s bad guys in one way or another). He names his dogs by numbers and he does illegal hunting. He whistles for his dogs to come to him. He gives some dogs food every day, but other dogs he gives barely any food. What I like about this book is that Marty cares so much for his family but he has to keep a huge secret to save a life, and to keep from getting in deep trouble. Marty is able to be flexible and sacrifice some of his food and give it to someone else.
Shiloh
A 9 year old kid, Marty Preston, was walking around in the woods looking for something to shoot. When he was heading back home he spotted this dog. He tried to get him to go over to him. The dog only did when Marty whistled. He later figured out who this dog belonged to. He was real mad to because this dog he called Shiloh, was being abused.
Marty was more caring for animals. He did not really pay attention much to animals until he kept seeing Shiloh over and over again. He had even followed Marty home. So Marty tried to earn money to buy and feed him. He snuck half of his meal out every night. He built a little pen for Shiloh.
What I dislike about this book is that Judd Travers is so rude(even though every book has it’s bad guys in one way or another). He names his dogs by numbers and he does illegal hunting. He whistles for his dogs to come to him. He gives some dogs food every day, but other dogs he gives barely any food. What I like about this book is that Marty cares so much for his family but he has to keep a huge secret to save a life, and to keep from getting in deep trouble. Marty is able to be flexible and sacrifice some of his food and give it to someone else.
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