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Shiloh

(1991, Fiction - Animals, Written by Phyllis Naylor)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9.

  • Is it any good?

    5.0

  • Common Sense says

    In taut, unforgettable drama, nothing is simple.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 9 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Marty lies to his parents and others, sneaks out, and acts deceitfully.

  • Violence:

    A German shepherd savages Shiloh; Judd beats his dogs. Every scene Judd is in is frightening; the German shepherd attacks Shiloh.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Rare mild religious profanity.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Judd drinks and chews tobacco.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Shiloh

Parents need to know that kids love this edge-of-the-seat story of a boy going up against a really scary mean man to protect an abused dog.

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  • Families can talk about right and wrong. Do you ever feel mixed up about what's right and what's wrong? Is Marty justified in keeping secrets from his family? Do you think the deal between Marty and Judd is fair?
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  1. Adult Reviewer
    caitlin89
    Lives in Iowa
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 4.0

    Really good!

    I read this book and it broke my heart to see someone abuse an animal like that! I read it once and that was it! It was a great book, but I still can't get through it without crying!

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  2. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    avidcritc
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 3.0

    ok...

    i see what adults see in it. it's morally complicated, has a great lesson, they all live happily ever after, bla bla bla. but honestly, it's written in the voice of an olden-day farm boy that doesn't add to it at all. if anything, it detract from hoe good the book really is.

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  3. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lychee
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 4.0

    Awesome Book!

    Just read it and you'll agree. :)

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    amosnmarie
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    The BEST kids book Ive read YET

    I love the trilogy to shilog its a great book my ds LOVES it!

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    stan9500
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0

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