This is a list of characters from Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor published in 1991.
Marty’s mother is compassionate and understanding, particularly when she discovers Shiloh.
Ma has been suspicious because of Marty’s eating behavior and the disinterest that he has shown in spending time with his best friend, David Howard.
Open communication and a trusting relationship exist between all family members.
Judd Travers is despicable but not beyond redemption, as is evident when he hands over the dog collar to Marty after the boy completes his twenty hours of work.