The Call of the Wild

The Call of the WildThis triumphant tale of survival, the greatest of Jack London's works, relates the adventures of Buck, half-St. Bernard and half-Scottish sheepdog, who is forced into the brutal life of a sled-dog during the heady days of the Alaska gold rush.Set in the harsh and unforgiving environment of the Far North, the story follows Buck as he grows daily in strength, savagery, and cunning, adapting to his hostile circumstances by responding to the stirring of his primitive ancestral traits. This unabridged edition offers young readers a fine introduction to the excitement of the classic adventure novel.Reprint of the Macmillan Company, New York, 1903 edition.  Age Level = 10 and up Book Author = Jack London Book Material = Paperback Book Publisher = Dover Publications Book Series = Challenge I Copyright = c2004 Grade Level = 4th and up Condition = New Subject = CC Reading List Item Number: 365-22 Item ID: 16804 Category: The Call of the Wild