Status
Available
Call number
Call number
PB Nay
Local notes
PB Nay
Collection
Series
Genres
Publication
Atheneum Books for Young Readers (1999), Edition: Reprint, 144 pages
Description
Sixth-grader Marty and his family try to help their rough neighbor, Judd Travers, change his mean ways, even though their West Virginia community continues to expect the worst of him.
Awards
Wyoming Indian Paintbrush Award (Nominee — 1999)
Young Hoosier Book Award (Nominee — Intermediate — 2000)
Audie Award (Finalist — Children's — 1999)
Sequoyah Book Award (Nominee — Children's — 2000)
Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award (Nominee — 2000)
Triple Crown Awards (Nominee — 2001)
Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award (Nominee — 2000)
Buckeye Children's & Teen Book Award (Nominee — Grades 3-5 — 2001)
William Allen White Children's Book Award (Nominee — 1994)
Vermont Golden Dome Book Award (Nominee)
Mark Twain Readers Award (Winner — 2000)
Iowa Children's Choice Award (Nominee — 2000)
Colorado Children's Book Award (Nominee — 2000)
CCBC Choices (1997)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1997
Physical description
144 p.; 5.13 inches
User reviews
LibraryThing member bschroth04
Very good book you learn about trust and understanding and forgiveness.
LibraryThing member BNAGY51
Good story about a dog that i enjoyed a lot. It kept me interested the whole time i was reading it.
LibraryThing member KelseyBelden
Summary: This book is about a boy who finds a dog who has an abusive owner. The boy tries to hide the dog, however the mean old man who owns him, Judd is not happy about it. In the end the boy, Marty offers Judd a deal in order to keep Shiloh.
Personal Reflection:
I thought this book was an awesome
Classroom extentions:
1. Respect
2. Responsibility
Personal Reflection:
I thought this book was an awesome
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book that can teach children about respect and responsibility.Classroom extentions:
1. Respect
2. Responsibility
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LibraryThing member fingerpost
Marty is still trying to get along with Judd Travers, and Judd is as cranky and unpleasant as ever. Everyone in town is against the man, and when someone Judd once had a fight with turns up murdered, Judd is the assumed murderer. But Marty keeps trying to be kind and give him a chance.
A mystery, a
Perhaps the best in the series.
A mystery, a
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family story, and a tale of redemption.Perhaps the best in the series.
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Pages
144