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Naylor's stories, shaped by her travels and deep ties to West Virginia, reflect small-town struggles and values. Her Newbery-winning Shiloh and its sequels explore compassion and morality in rural life. Other books, like Boys Start the War and Wrestle the Mountain, show her range—from sibling dynamics to real-life tragedies such as the Farmington Mine Disaster—bringing West Virginia’s history and culture to young readers nationwide.
