Golden Sower Award
1999 · Grades 4-6 · Winner
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SHILOH IS MARTY'S DOG NOW
Marty Preston's troubles should be over. He's spent two weeks doing the hardest, meanest jobs Judd Travers could think of so he can call Judd's abused beagle, Shiloh, his own. And he's working for Doc Murphy to pay the bill for fixing up Shiloh after he was attacked by a German shepherd.
But with hunting season approaching, Judd has started drinking again, and Judd Travers, beer, and a gun are a dangerous combination. What if Judd tries to hurt Shiloh? What if he tries to hurt Marty or someone in his family? Marty knows something about Judd no one else does, and if anything terrible happens, the secret bargain Marty struck with Judd could make it Marty's fault. Is it time for Marty to speak up? And can he find the courage to do so?
Marty Preston's troubles should be over. He's spent two weeks doing the hardest, meanest jobs Judd Travers could think of so he can call Judd's abused beagle, Shiloh, his own. And he's working for Doc Murphy to pay the bill for fixing up Shiloh after he was attacked by a German shepherd.
But with hunting season approaching, Judd has started drinking again, and Judd Travers, beer, and a gun are a dangerous combination. What if Judd tries to hurt Shiloh? What if he tries to hurt Marty or someone in his family? Marty knows something about Judd no one else does, and if anything terrible happens, the secret bargain Marty struck with Judd could make it Marty's fault. Is it time for Marty to speak up? And can he find the courage to do so?
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Awards
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award
1999 · Grades 3-6 · Winner
Sasquatch Award
1999 · Children/Young Adult · Nominee
Black-Eyed Susan Award
1998 · Grades 4-6 · Nominee
Colorado Children's Book Award
1998 · Junior Novel · Winner
Iowa Children's Choice (ICCA) Award
1998 · Children's · Winner
North Carolina Children's Book Award
1998 · Junior Book · Winner
Volunteer State Book Award
1998 · Grades 4-6 · Winner
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