Shiloh
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Book Introduction
Newbery Medal winner
“One day, the boy met a wounded puppy.
And that encounter turned the boy's world upside down.”
A must-read for elementary school debate classes!
“What should I choose between the law and my conscience?”
“How much can I sacrifice to protect the one I love?”
A coming-of-age story of a boy learning true responsibility and courage.
Shiloh, the 86th volume of the Dokkaebi series, goes beyond the friendship between a boy and a dog to ask profound questions about moral choices, responsibility, and the courage to love.
It won the Newbery Medal in 1992 and is considered an important work in children's literature that deals with ethical dilemmas and moral growth.
In a quiet rural town, eleven-year-old Marty accidentally discovers an injured dog.
The unknown dog is trembling in fear, and Marty soon learns that it is a runaway puppy who was abused by Mr. Judd, who lives nearby.
Marty, who names his dog "Shiloh," struggles to follow his conscience and sense of justice while being torn between the law and the standards of adults.
Shiloh is a rare example of children's literature in that it tackles real-world issues like ethical dilemmas, animal abuse, and the gap between rich and poor.
Through the eyes of protagonist Marty, readers will ponder deeply what is right and learn together that sometimes even lying can be a choice to protect someone.
As a Newbery Medal winner, this book reminds us of the depth of morality and literary quality that children's literature can embrace, and poses questions that will remain with both children and adults for a long time.
“One day, the boy met a wounded puppy.
And that encounter turned the boy's world upside down.”
A must-read for elementary school debate classes!
“What should I choose between the law and my conscience?”
“How much can I sacrifice to protect the one I love?”
A coming-of-age story of a boy learning true responsibility and courage.
Shiloh, the 86th volume of the Dokkaebi series, goes beyond the friendship between a boy and a dog to ask profound questions about moral choices, responsibility, and the courage to love.
It won the Newbery Medal in 1992 and is considered an important work in children's literature that deals with ethical dilemmas and moral growth.
In a quiet rural town, eleven-year-old Marty accidentally discovers an injured dog.
The unknown dog is trembling in fear, and Marty soon learns that it is a runaway puppy who was abused by Mr. Judd, who lives nearby.
Marty, who names his dog "Shiloh," struggles to follow his conscience and sense of justice while being torn between the law and the standards of adults.
Shiloh is a rare example of children's literature in that it tackles real-world issues like ethical dilemmas, animal abuse, and the gap between rich and poor.
Through the eyes of protagonist Marty, readers will ponder deeply what is right and learn together that sometimes even lying can be a choice to protect someone.
As a Newbery Medal winner, this book reminds us of the depth of morality and literary quality that children's literature can embrace, and poses questions that will remain with both children and adults for a long time.
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It was that special afternoon, when we were halfway along the river.
Something briefly passed by my eyes.
Something moved.
When I looked back, there was a dog over there.
The dog had short hair and was white with brown and black spots.
The dog didn't make a sound.
He just watched me with his head down and his tail hidden between his hind legs.
He had a very depressed expression, as if he didn't even deserve to breathe.
It looked like a beagle and about one or two years old.
--- pp.7-8
I nodded.
Sometimes my mom knows me better than I know myself.
But this time I didn't really know.
I don't want just any dog.
The dog I want is Shiloh.
Because Shiloh needs me.
That too, very desperately
--- p.40
I was happy Shiloh was back, happy that Shiloh was getting better, and happy that we could stay together until Shiloh was fully healed.
But the more I stroked Shiloh's hair and felt her happiness, the more I couldn't give her up.
I can never give up now.
--- p.114
As darkness approached and the sky grew increasingly purple, I became lost in thought.
It seems that things in this world are not as simple as we think.
I don't know what's right or wrong, and I don't know what kind of person Mr. Judd is.
Even myself, even this dog that came to me.
But there are also good points.
I saved Shiloh, and my eyes were opened to the world a little.
This might be pretty good for an eleven-year-old.
Something briefly passed by my eyes.
Something moved.
When I looked back, there was a dog over there.
The dog had short hair and was white with brown and black spots.
The dog didn't make a sound.
He just watched me with his head down and his tail hidden between his hind legs.
He had a very depressed expression, as if he didn't even deserve to breathe.
It looked like a beagle and about one or two years old.
--- pp.7-8
I nodded.
Sometimes my mom knows me better than I know myself.
But this time I didn't really know.
I don't want just any dog.
The dog I want is Shiloh.
Because Shiloh needs me.
That too, very desperately
--- p.40
I was happy Shiloh was back, happy that Shiloh was getting better, and happy that we could stay together until Shiloh was fully healed.
But the more I stroked Shiloh's hair and felt her happiness, the more I couldn't give her up.
I can never give up now.
--- p.114
As darkness approached and the sky grew increasingly purple, I became lost in thought.
It seems that things in this world are not as simple as we think.
I don't know what's right or wrong, and I don't know what kind of person Mr. Judd is.
Even myself, even this dog that came to me.
But there are also good points.
I saved Shiloh, and my eyes were opened to the world a little.
This might be pretty good for an eleven-year-old.
--- p.162
Publisher's Review
The fundamental question that “Shiloh” poses is, “What is the right thing to do?”
- A classic children's literature depicting the growth of a child's conscience.
"Shiloh" is more than just a story about the friendship between a boy and a dog; it is a problematic work of children's literature that focuses on the growth of conscience as its central theme.
Eleven-year-old Marty lies, disobeys his parents, and crosses the law to protect his abused dog, Shiloh.
The choice is by no means simple.
This work meticulously follows Marty as he questions his own actions and takes responsibility for them, asking the reader:
“What do I believe is right? And how far am I willing to go to defend that right?”
This narrative structure allows young readers to explore for the first time, and seriously, the concepts of moral judgment and responsibility.
And it goes beyond the schematic framework of a 'good child' and shows a 'child as a thinking subject' who experiences the gap between justice, law, and conscience.
This is precisely why Shiloh has long been remembered in children's literature.
A story that explores ethics and the essence of humanity through the friendship between animals and humans! This is why "Shiloh" remains a popular read and why it won the 1992 Newbery Medal.
“What should I choose between the law and my conscience?”
-A must-read for elementary school debate classes!
Legally speaking, Shiloh is Judd's property.
Mr. Judd has the right to take Shiloh back, even though he is abusing the dog.
However, readers learn that the way he treats the dog is unfair and cruel.
So, I'm starting to think more and more that while Mr. Judd has the "right" to take Shiloh, he doesn't have the "right to do so."
Marty also tries to play by the rules and laws at first.
But when I send Shiloh back to Uncle Judd and see him following me with pitiful eyes, my heart is completely shaken.
Here Marty seriously asks himself:
'What is justice?', 'Is it always right to obey the law?'
In this process, Marty shows that he is not simply making decisions based on emotion, but rather that he is deeply thoughtful and acts accordingly.
Eventually, Marty offers a deal to Uncle Judd and agrees to pay a price to keep Shiloh.
This sends us the message that 'justice is achieved through effort and responsibility.'
It tells us that it is important to take responsibility and act for what we believe is right rather than being easily swayed by emotions.
- A classic children's literature depicting the growth of a child's conscience.
"Shiloh" is more than just a story about the friendship between a boy and a dog; it is a problematic work of children's literature that focuses on the growth of conscience as its central theme.
Eleven-year-old Marty lies, disobeys his parents, and crosses the law to protect his abused dog, Shiloh.
The choice is by no means simple.
This work meticulously follows Marty as he questions his own actions and takes responsibility for them, asking the reader:
“What do I believe is right? And how far am I willing to go to defend that right?”
This narrative structure allows young readers to explore for the first time, and seriously, the concepts of moral judgment and responsibility.
And it goes beyond the schematic framework of a 'good child' and shows a 'child as a thinking subject' who experiences the gap between justice, law, and conscience.
This is precisely why Shiloh has long been remembered in children's literature.
A story that explores ethics and the essence of humanity through the friendship between animals and humans! This is why "Shiloh" remains a popular read and why it won the 1992 Newbery Medal.
“What should I choose between the law and my conscience?”
-A must-read for elementary school debate classes!
Legally speaking, Shiloh is Judd's property.
Mr. Judd has the right to take Shiloh back, even though he is abusing the dog.
However, readers learn that the way he treats the dog is unfair and cruel.
So, I'm starting to think more and more that while Mr. Judd has the "right" to take Shiloh, he doesn't have the "right to do so."
Marty also tries to play by the rules and laws at first.
But when I send Shiloh back to Uncle Judd and see him following me with pitiful eyes, my heart is completely shaken.
Here Marty seriously asks himself:
'What is justice?', 'Is it always right to obey the law?'
In this process, Marty shows that he is not simply making decisions based on emotion, but rather that he is deeply thoughtful and acts accordingly.
Eventually, Marty offers a deal to Uncle Judd and agrees to pay a price to keep Shiloh.
This sends us the message that 'justice is achieved through effort and responsibility.'
It tells us that it is important to take responsibility and act for what we believe is right rather than being easily swayed by emotions.
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: May 20, 2025
- Page count, weight, size: 168 pages | 256g | 152*210*9mm
- ISBN13: 9791192529974
- ISBN10: 1192529979
- KC Certification: Certification Type: Conformity Confirmation
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