48 pages • 1 hour read
Phyllis Reynolds NaylorShiloh Season
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1998A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Shiloh Season, young Marty Preston faces new challenges in protecting his rescued beagle, Shiloh, from the dog's former owner, Judd Travers, whose alcohol addiction and erratic behavior heighten tensions in their West Virginia community, as Marty wrestles with moral dilemmas about right, wrong, forgiveness, and responsibility. Descriptions of animal abuse, alcohol addiction, and gun violence appear in this book.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Shiloh Season by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor is a compelling sequel that delves deeper into themes of loyalty, integrity, and moral dilemmas. Reviewers applaud its emotional depth and realistic portrayal of rural life. Some critique it for pacing issues and predictability. Overall, it's recommended for young readers seeking a meaningful continuation of Marty and Shiloh's story.
Who Should Read Shiloh Season?
Readers who enjoy heartwarming, moral-centric stories with strong animal-human bonds will be captivated by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor's Shiloh Season. Fans of Where the Red Fern Grows and Old Yeller will appreciate the emotional depth and themes of loyalty, courage, and justice present in this moving sequel.
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Novel • Fiction
West Virginia • 1990s
1998
Middle grade
8-12 years
860L
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