The reason Shiloh got hurt

I really enjoyed reading your book, Shiloh. There are a lot of interesting characters. My favorite character is Marty. Even though he stole Shiloh, I liked that he tried to give him a better life. It is too bad Shiloh got hurt by the other dog while living with Marty, but that made the story exciting. If Shiloh was never hurt, Marty’s parents and Judd would never have found out he had Shiloh. However, once everybody knows about Shiloh, Marty is able to work out a deal with Judd to keep the dog. I like that the story has a happy ending.

You are a great writer. I like the way you wrote about the story from a kid’s perspective. You did a good job because as I was reading I thought Marty was an actual eleven year old. Was it hard to remember what it was like to be an eleven year old? Are you a big fan of dogs and is that why you chose to write about Shiloh? Do you have any pets? I don’t because my mom is allergic to anything that drools or has fur. Did you always know you wanted to be a writer? I have always known I want to be an inventor. I’m glad that you decided to write Shiloh because it was a good book to read in school.

I’ve only read the first Shiloh, but I know there are three more books about him. Maybe I will try and read the other three books over the summer.

I wrote about a dog because I met such a dog in Shiloh, W. Va. and couldn’t get her out of my mind.  If you read the other three books, you’ll find out what finally happens between Judd Travers and Marty.  Best of luck in becoming an inventor.  That would be a very exciting occupation, I think!