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Story of a young boy living in a small town in West Virginia who finds a mistreated hunting dog and cares for it.

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Published in preceding year

"to the author of most distinguished contribution to American literature for children"

Fiction, non-fiction, poetry

Displays "respect for children's understanding, abilities, and appreciations"

Set in the US & Written by resident (residing in country) or citizen of US

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Although simple premise, the story had to do with:

Ethics: (i.e. the neighbor Judd's out-of-season hunting)

Animal treatment by humans: (Judd's mistreatment/abuse of dogs in order to "properly train" them

Morality: distinction between Marty's treatment vs. Judd's treatment of Shiloh

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More controversial story of a trouble-maker kid who hums the National Anthem to annoy his English teacher who he feels is purposely giving his a D-grade. Media firestorm over his suspension over allegedly "singing" National Anthem. Gets teacher to resign.

-Other book: "The Wright Brothers: How They Invented the Airplane" By Russell Freedman

-"Shiloh" was a 'dark horse' and ultimately, the "feel-good" story won.

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Good story, but some of the equating of animals/people could be problematic.

At times, could be very black & white about good and bad, especially regarding Judd.

Favorite character: Mr. Wallace, a storeowner/grandfather of Marty's friend, Sam. Took over responsibilities of raising their granddaughter after parent's death.