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. You can expand upon them, or add your own twist.Phyllis Reynolds Naylor was born in Anderson, Indiana, US on January 4, 1933. You can use them, but you don't have to use them. *Note: These craft ideas are just suggestions. Make ornaments with colorful paper &/or yarn. How much money do you think Marty will have to earn to buy Shiloh?ĭraw or make a cut-out dog house for Shiloh.ĭraw how you imagine West Virginia looks, based on the descriptions in the book. Why do you think Shiloh was so skittish? Why did he respond to whistling? Game warden (p 38) - An official in charge of managing game animals or wildlife, especially by the enforcement of game laws.ĭiscussion topics for during/after reading: Sickle (p 34) - An implement having a semicircular blade attached to a short handle, used for cutting grain or tall grass. Gristmill (p 24) - A mill for grinding grain. Out of season - not in a proper season or time to hunt

Groveling (p 13) - To behave in a servile or demeaning manner cringe.įord (p 15) - A shallow place in a body of water, such as a river, where one can cross by walking. Rattly (p 13) - Rattling or likely to rattle clattering. 22 rifle (p 12) - a specific caliber of firearm (pistol or rifle) How many of you like to read about animals (or animal stories)?ĭo you see the gold medal on the book? It's called the John Newbery Medal and it's awarded to the best book every year for readers 9 and up.īuckshot (p 11) - lead shot of large size used in shotgun shells, esp for hunting game There might be unfamiliar words or expressions and grammar that is intentionally incorrect. This story takes place in West Virginia and is written in the dialect of the region (i.e. How far will Marty have to go to make Shiloh his? But Marty's secret becomes too big for him to keep to himself, and it exposes his entire family to Judd's anger. So when Shiloh runs away from Judd to Marty, Marty just has to hide him and protect him from Judd. It turns out the dog, which Marty names Shiloh, belongs to Judd Travers, who drinks too much and has a gun - and abuses his dogs.

When Marty Preston comes across a young beagle in the hills behind his home, it's love at first sight - and also big trouble. Grade Level: 5th (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.) Volunteers needed in May! Click here to sign up.

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