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Box Socials"A whimsical portrait of 1940s era small town life, crowded with everything from owl calling contests to raucous, five day Ukrainian weddings. It's a delightful comic ramble, written in quirky, digressive style. . . . Richly textured." Los Angeles Times Here's the story of how Truckbox Al McClintock, a small town greaser whose claim to fame was hitting a baseball clean across the Pembina River, almost got a tryout with the genuine St. Louis Cardinals
"A whimsical portrait of 1940s-era small-town life, crowded with everything from owl-calling contests to raucous, five-day Ukrainian weddings. It's a delightful comic ramble, written in quirky, digressive style. . . . Richly textured."--Los Angeles Times Here's the story of how Truckbox Al McClintock, a small-town greaser whose claim to fame was hitting a baseball clean across the Pembina River, almost got a tryout with the genuine St. Louis Cardinals--but instead ended up batting against Bob Feller of Cleveland Indian Fame in Renfrew Park, Edmonton, Alberta. Along the way to Al's moment of truth at the plate, we learn about the bizarre, touchingly hilarious lives and loves of just about anyone who ever passed through New Oslo, Fark, or Venusberg. Full of the crackle of down-home folk tales, by turn randy, riveting, and heart-breaking, Box Socials is the triumph of Kinsella's career. Praise for Box Socials "Wonderful . . . Charming and funny . . . If you've never been to a box social, go to this one."--Fannie Flagg, The New York Times Book Review "A sweeping comic work . . . Welcome to the seductively poetic fictional world of W.P. Kinsella."--People"A story filled with nostalgia about a time when the game was played on real grass and was called on account of darkness. . . . A down-home style that resembles the humorous voice of Garrison Keillor."--The New York Times
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Ballantine
Published: 03/02/1993
ISBN: 9780345382535
Pages: 240
Weight: 0.67lbs
Size: 8.54h x 5.49w x 0.59d
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★★★★★ 4
Nice toy
My dog doesn't chew up his toys, so I'm lucky.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Squeaky Love
Your fur baby will love it.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Sturdy
Sturdy. Been about two months. The rascal still hasn’t destroyed it 😊
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Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Small and soft
Perfect size for my small dog. My dog loves it.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Cute for small dogs, but my Malinois made it extinct in minutes
I ordered this plush toy for my Belgian Malinois, and I went into it fully aware of what I was doing. With my dog, “plush toy” basically translates to “short lived prey simulation,” and I’m honestly okay with that because it helps her satisfy that prey drive in a safe, controlled way. She is always under direct supervision when she has toys like this.
The toy is cute, and the concept is fun. The wings and textures are engaging, and I can see how the squeaker/crinkle would be exciting for a small or medium dog that actually plays with plush toys instead of immediately performing surgery on them.
For my dog though, it was not durable in any sense of the word. Within about 30 seconds, she had both wings ripped off. Within five minutes, the entire thing was shredded and gutted. It did its job as an enrichment “destroy me” toy, but if you’re buying this expecting it to last, it won’t hold up to a strong chewer.
It’s also not quite as plush and soft as it looks in the listing photos. It’s more on the lightweight side, which might be fine for smaller dogs, but it felt a bit less cozy than I expected.
I’m giving it four stars because it is a cute toy and would probably be a fun, engaging option for the intended size range, especially dogs that aren’t power shredders. For large breeds or dogs with intense chewing styles (or Belgian Malinois energy), just know it’s going to be a very brief relationship.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2026