A Shiloh Christmas, Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
A Shiloh Christmas, Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
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A Shiloh Christmas

Author: Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

Narrator: Keith Nobbs

Unabridged: 5 hr 30 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/22/2015


Synopsis

A rescued beagle and his boy owner seek love and understanding for their troubled small town in this holiday companion to the Newbery Medal–winning Shiloh, from Phyllis Reynolds Naylor.

Christmas is coming and Marty and his rescued pup Shiloh are sure glad about that—for their town is running low on love and understanding and they hope that the joy of the holiday will bring with it the generosity of spirit that’s so lacking.

It’s been a year since Marty Preston rescued Shiloh from Judd Travers and his cruel ways, and since then, Marty and Shiloh have been inseparable. Anywhere Marty goes, the beagle’s at his side, and Marty couldn’t be happier about that. Even Judd has been working to improve his reputation.

But just as the townsfolk grow more accepting of Judd, a fire in the woods destroys many homes, including Judd’s, and Judd’s newly formed reputation. Doubt, blame, and anger spread faster than the flames—flames that are fanned by the new minister, who seems fonder of fire and brimstone than love and mercy. And why are his daughters so skittish around him? And what’s happened to Judd’s dogs? With Christmas right around the corner, Marty has a lot of questions, and getting the right answers might just take a Christmas miracle.

Phyllis Reynolds Naylor’s fourth book in the Newbery Award–winning Shiloh series—following Shiloh, Shiloh Season, and Saving Shiloh—“seamlessly interlaces themes of tolerance, compassion, and forgiveness…[and] explores the interconnectedness of family members, communities, and the dogs they love” (Publishers Weekly, starred review).

About Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

Phyllis Reynolds Naylor has written more than 135 books, including the Newbery Award–winning Shiloh and its sequels, the Alice series, Roxie and the Hooligans, and Roxie and the Hooligans at Buzzard’s Roost. She lives in Gaithersburg, Maryland. To hear from Phyllis and find out more about Alice, visit AliceMcKinley.com.

About Keith Nobbs

Keith Nobbs has appeared on Broadway in The Lion In Winter and off-Broadway in Dog Sees God, Romance, The Hasty Heart, Bye Bye Birdie, Dublin Carol, and Four (Lucille Lortel Award, Drama Desk Nomination). His film credits include Phone Booth, Double Whammy, and 25th Hour. Television credits include The Black Donnellys (series regular), Law and Order: Criminal Intent, and The Sopranos.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Hilary "Fox" on February 05, 2019

The final book in the Shiloh quartet elaborates on the themes present in the previous few. While the first book focused primarily upon Marty and the dilemma of whether or not keeping an abused dog that ran away from his master is the right choice, the next two books focused upon that abusive master......more

Goodreads review by Jessaka on November 11, 2023

Like the Waltons This book was a pleasant surprise. Her 1st book titled, Shiloh, was a new berry winner. But like the Waltons, when the book was finished, I miss the family. Shilo was a dog that was owned by their neighbor who abused him, so In time Marty the7th graders son of this family, was able to......more

Goodreads review by M.M. Strawberry on May 25, 2019

I had the feeling this book was going to be cheesy and... I was right. Mind you, I am not using this word in an insulting way. Some cheese can be good for some books, and since I read the previous three Shiloh books, when I heard of this one, I could not help but get curious. The author didn't need to......more

Goodreads review by Ashley on October 03, 2015

It's been years since I read Shiloh. In fact, I was probably in elementary school when I last read it. But the time span between having read Shiloh and reading A Shiloh Christmas did not at all affect my enjoyment of the book. It is a heart-warming holiday story about hope, family, holiday miracles,......more

Goodreads review by M.L. on December 08, 2020

The three original Shiloh books feel almost sacred to me, and I was afraid this would be bad. In actuality, though it had a slightly different feel and not as deep of a plot, it really was the same story. I’m amazed the author could dip back into that authentic voice after so many years. I love Mart......more