Shiloh
Miloje Krunić, Ivo Savić, Ljubinka Ćulafić
Shiloh
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
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by Miloje Krunić, Ivo Savić, Ljubinka Ćulafić
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Have you ever found a friend who needed help but everyone told you to stay away? Marty spots a scared beagle named Shiloh hiding in the woods, and he can’t ignore the dog's silent plea for rescue. What will Marty do when protecting Shiloh means risking everything?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Set in rural West Virginia, this middle-grade novel follows 11-year-old Marty as he tries to save a mistreated dog named Shiloh from an abusive owner. The story explores themes of kindness, ethical dilemmas, and sacrifice, offering valuable lessons about empathy and responsibility for readers aged 9 to 12. Parents should note the presence of mild emotional conflict related to animal mistreatment and family tensions.
Why we rated Shiloh 10LE
Shiloh is written at a Level 5 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 6.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Shiloh works for readers up to grade 7.0.
We rate Shiloh as 10LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Ethical Dilemmas, Physical/Safety: Mild Peril.
Thematically, Shiloh explores animals, friendship, ethics, family, and sacrifice — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about animals, friendship, ethics.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
10LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
- ISBN
- 9789993832553
- Publisher
- Yearling Books
- Published
- September 1992
- Type
- Fiction