Shiloh Blog

Judd Travers

Why was Judd Travers so mean in the first place?

Because he was very mistreated as a boy, so as he grew to be a man, he imitated his father, and was cruel to others.  Not all children who had unhappy childhoods turn out to be cruel.  Some want to be the very opposite of the way adults treated them when they were young, and they imitate a kind teacher or neighbor.

Seven people?

Dear Mrs. Naylor,

It is an honor to be able to write to you. Although I taught high school English for years, now I tutor students of all ages, and one of my favorite books to begin with for elementary kids is Shiloh. I don’t think any student of mine has ever not fallen in love with both Marty and Shiloh. As for me, I never tire of the story.
I feel silly even asking this, but in chapter 11, Marty says that “exactly 7 people” know about Shiloh. My students and I can’t quite figure out the seventh person is. We know that Marty’s Ma and Pa make two, and Dara Lynn and Becky make four, David Howard is five, Doc Murphy is six….my current student says we should count Marty, though I don’t think so – who are we missing?

So much gratitude for your time and for your talent.

Very warmly,

Lisa Root (with Akhil)

Marty must be counting himself.

Shiloh Museum

Is there a connection between the Shiloh Museum in Arkansas and the Shiloh books?

Many museums and movies and books containing the word “Shiloh” are about a battle in the Civil War.

 

Love this book!

My class just finished this book and we loved it! Will you ever write another book in the Shiloh series?

I think I was able to tell all of the story in the four Shiloh books that make up the series.  If you read the books in order, you will find out  what finally  happens between Judd and Marty.

how old is shiloh?

Dear Ms. Phyllis I have a qustion about shiloh, number one. how old is shiloh in the latast book? Number Two. Will there be any other books that you will make in the Shiloh series? With all Regards, Dylan L

The real dog that inspired the Shiloh series was about 11 years old when she died (it was a female dog in the series).   In the last Shiloh book, however, the dog was much younger.

Shiloh – first book

The book is very good! Is there going to be another dog attack with Shiloh? Is Shiloh as cute as he seems? Is there going to be a fifth Shiloh book? Does Shiloh like tummy rubs? How old is Shiloh? We are really excited to read the books and watch the movies of Shiloh.

No other Shiloh books–so no more dog attacks or tummy rubs

Shiloh movie

I liked when Marty´s dad came in and hit Judd, but how did his dad know to help Marty?

I think you are referring to the Shiloh movie   They changed the ending a bit to add more excitement.  I’m not sure where the Dad was.  I thought he wasn’t home but then he suddenly appears  I guess the reader is supposed to think that while Marty and Judd were arguing, the dad had come back home and heard what was happening.

ow big did Shiloh get?

How big did Shiloh get?

Did Shiloh live a better life with Marty and his family?

Shiloh did indeed have a good life with Marty and his family.   When I visited, the real dog–Clover–was even getting a little bit fat.

Characters

Dear Author, my name is Samuel P. I would like to ask you what inspired the characters in Shiloh’s personalities. Side Note: Me and my classmates read your book and we all loved it! Hope this brightens your day!
-Much love, Samuel P.

The plot inspires the characters’ personalities, and their personalities inspire the plot.

More Shiloh

Thank you for making the Shiloh book, I really enjoyed it and think it would be fun if there was another Shiloh book. Maybe it could be about Shiloh staying at Marty’s grandma’s while he’s on vacation. I can’t wait to read the rest of your Shiloh books!

I hope you enjoy the next three books that are already published and waiting for you.