by Susan Orlean
First published 2007
In the wake of World War I, a German shepherd puppy is rescued from a bombed-out kennel. This scruffy stray becomes Rin Tin Tin, a celebrated film star who captures the hearts of millions. As Rin Tin Tin's fame grows, his owner struggles to keep the dog from being exploited. From the glamour of Hollywood to the rough-and-tumble world of early television, this is the remarkable true story of how a single dog transformed an entire industry.
Genres: biography, animals, historical, 20th-century, dogs, biography-memoir, 21st-century, film
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: based-on-true-story, rags-to-riches
Setting: United States
Period: 20th century
352 pages · Paperback