Shiloh Blog

Judd Travers

Comment:

Why was Judd Travers so mean in the first place?

Phyllis replied:

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.

Posted on: December 10, 2021

Seven people?

Comment:

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)

Phyllis replied:

Marty must be counting himself.

Posted on: November 12, 2021

Shiloh Museum

Comment:

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

Phyllis replied:

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

 

Posted on: November 12, 2021

Love this book!

Comment:

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

Phyllis replied:

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.

Posted on: October 25, 2021

how old is shiloh?

Comment:

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

Phyllis replied:

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.

Posted on: October 25, 2021

Shiloh – first book

Comment:

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.

Phyllis replied:

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

Posted on: October 24, 2021

Shiloh movie

Comment:

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

Phyllis replied:

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.

Posted on: September 19, 2021

ow big did Shiloh get?

Comment:

How big did Shiloh get?

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

Phyllis replied:

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.

Posted on: September 19, 2021

Characters

Comment:

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.

Phyllis replied:

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

Posted on: September 19, 2021

More Shiloh

Comment:

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!

Phyllis replied:

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

Posted on: September 19, 2021

 

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