Marty meets Shiloh
Begin with Shiloh to understand why Marty risks so much for the dog and how his conflict with Judd begins.
Book Series · 4 Books
Shiloh Books
In order from Shiloh to A Shiloh Christmas.
Four realistic novels follow Marty Preston, the beagle he rescues, and the difficult choices involved in protecting animals while living honestly with his family and neighbors.
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Reading order
How to Read the Shiloh Books
Read Shiloh, Shiloh Season, Saving Shiloh, and A Shiloh Christmas in publication order. Marty's relationship with Shiloh and Judd Travers changes across all four books, so the emotional story works best from the beginning.
Simon & Schuster calls the collection The Shiloh Quartet and identifies A Shiloh Christmas as book 4. It is a later continuation of the original trilogy, not a standalone holiday picture book.
Sources: Simon & Schuster's official Shiloh Quartet page, Simon & Schuster's A Shiloh Christmas page.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
Animal cruelty and neglect are central to the first books, including a dog being kicked, chained, underfed, and threatened. The stories also include hunting and guns, injured animals, poverty, family conflict, and Marty's lies and moral compromises as he tries to protect Shiloh. A Shiloh Christmas adds a wildfire and community conflict around a harsh preacher, while the series continues to emphasize empathy, accountability, and the possibility of change.
Where to start
Where Should a New Reader Start?
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1991
Shiloh
A boy risks everything to protect a runaway dog from its abusive owner.
144 pages· 29,820 words· Est. 4 hour read
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Summary: Marty Preston discovers a beagle in the hills and names him Shiloh. But Shiloh belongs to Judd Travers, a man known for his cruelty. When Shiloh escapes to Marty, the boy faces a moral dilemma: hide the dog and risk his family's safety or return him to Judd. As secrets unravel, Marty must decide how far he's willing to go to save his new friend. Can he outsmart Judd and keep Shiloh safe, or will his actions bring danger to his doorstep? The stakes are high in this tale of friendship and courage.
In reading order
Shiloh Series
4 books · Published 1991–2015
#1
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$858
Shiloh
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1991
A boy risks everything to protect a runaway dog from its abusive owner.
#2
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$759
Shiloh Season
Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 1996
A young boy tries to protect his dog from an abusive neighbor.
#3
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$759
Saving Shiloh
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1997
Can a troubled man prove he's changed when danger strikes?
#4
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$858
A Shiloh Christmas
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015
A boy and his dog face a town's turmoil and seek a Christmas miracle.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Shiloh series?
There are 4 books in the Shiloh series. It began with Shiloh in 1991, and the newest book, A Shiloh Christmas, was published in 2015.
What order should you read the Shiloh books in?
Start with Shiloh and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #4.
What ages are the Shiloh books best for?
The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
Which Shiloh book is the longest?
A Shiloh Christmas (Book #4) is the longest book in the series at 52,632 words (272 pages).
Which Shiloh book is the shortest?
Shiloh (Book #1) is the shortest at 29,820 words (144 pages).
The people
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The people who bring Shiloh to life.
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