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Strongheart: Wonder Dog of the Silver ScreenFor fans of Balto and other real life dog stories, here's a heavily illustrated middle grade novel about a canine movie star of the 1920s, dramatically told in both words and pictures by an acclaimed author and a Caldecott Medal winning illustrator. When movie director Larry Trimble travels to Berlin searching for his next big star a dog he finds Etzel, a fierce, highly trained three year old German shepherd police dog. Larry sees past the snarls and
For fans of Balto and other real-life dog stories, here's a heavily illustrated middle-grade novel about a canine movie star of the 1920s, dramatically told in both words and pictures by an acclaimed author and a Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator. When movie director Larry Trimble travels to Berlin searching for his next big star--a dog --he finds Etzel, a fierce, highly trained three-year-old German shepherd police dog. Larry sees past the snarls and growls and brings Etzel back to Hollywood, where he is renamed Strongheart. Along with screenwriter Jane Murfin, Larry grooms his prot g to be a star of the silver screen--and he succeeds, starting with Strongheart's first film, The Love Master, which is released in 1921. Strongheart is soon joined by a leading lady, a German shepherd named Lady Julie, and becomes a sensation. Touching, charming, playful, and based on real events, this moving tale by Candace Fleming and illustrated by Eric Rohmann tells all about "the wonder dog" who took America by storm. A NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST BOOK OF 2018A CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST BOOK OF 2018
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade Books
Published: 02/06/2018
ISBN: 9781101934104
Pages: 256
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 8.10h x 6.10w x 1.20d
Review Citations: School Library Journal 11/01/2017
Kirkus Reviews 11/01/2017
Booklist 11/01/2017 pg. 60
Publishers Weekly 12/04/2017
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2018
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2019 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 194405 / Strongheart: Wonder Dog of the Silver Screen
Reading Level: 4.1 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 2
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★★★★★ 4
Not indestructible, but is very tough.
Pattern Name: Ball, Size: Large - 3 Inch / 12 oz
My dog destroyed this, but it took a little longer than it usually does. Would love to know how the lifetime replacement works. There is no information that I see on how to contact the seller.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Would buy again
Pattern Name: Cage Ball, Size: Large - 4 Inch / 8.5 oz
This is a great ball! Both my dogs love it. Queensland is a heavy chewer and I can see no damage. Catahoula loves to fetch and kick after kick and retrieval this ball shows no wear. It’s easy to pick up and is a good size for my dogs.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Very Durable Ball
Pattern Name: Cage Ball, Size: Large - 4 Inch / 8.5 oz
This ball has held up to regular puppy chewing for 3 months now. At first I was worried my retriever would get her mouth stuck in it, but it hasn't been a problem since she has gotten bigger. Supervision required for smaller pups.
One thing to note is that the ball was shipped with a strong rubber smell, but that has gone away with use and washing. Super easy to clean!
It is a heavier ball making it bounce well and it doesn't damage the walls.
Super durable. She's been chewing on it every day and there is no damage to it at all. The scratches, holes, or pieces missing. It's stayed intact for months!
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Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2023
★★★★★ 3
Good ball, but not really for super chewers
Pattern Name: Ball, Size: Large - 3 Inch / 12 oz
This ball is tough...my (foster) dog is tougher. It is a heavy rubber ball, but my Staffordshire bull terrier is able to destroy these balls within about a couple of hours. We never let him chew on these unmonitored. If you have a moderate chewer, this is probably ok for your dog; for any super chewers, you might want to pass.
We first bought one of these balls when we learned our foster dog (fresh out of the shelter) had heartworms. We knew we had to keep him occupied somehow, and it is by far his favorite toy (he loves the doughnut-shaped toy as well). We bought MANY of these during his heartworm treatment. Now that he is done with his treatment we won't buy any more of these. They are expensive for what they are. And just be aware that the lifetime warranty only applies to material or manufacturing flaws...not the actual toughness of the product.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Awesome for hyper dogs
Color: Blue
AWESOME - I have a dog that just won't stop trying to get me to play with him ALL day! I turn this thing on and he goes nuts and tires himself out...without any help from me. The cover got torn off and torn up in minutes but he doesn't care. He just wants this ball. My other dogs, who are older, aren't really interested. But if you have a hyper dog this is the thing for you and them!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2026