The Call of the Wild

By Jack London

Bring The Classics To Life. These novels have been adapted into 10 short chapters that will excite the reluctant reader as well as the enthusiastic one. Key words are defined and used in context.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0931334640
• ISBN13: 9780931334641
• Release Date: January 2020
• Publisher: Edcon Publishing Group
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.8" x 0.3" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 7 to 21 years
• Grade Range: Grade 2 to Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

Buck realizes his potential

Some see the title “Call of the Wild,” others the actual title “The Call of the Wild.” You might even find “Jack London’s The Call of the Wild.” Then some people illustrate, and/or adapt, even retold. One thing is for sure: the people who make most of the covers have not read the book and do not know what Buck looks like. Gold was found in Alaska, and the rush to obtain it required a strong constitution and many dogs to do the work that horses usually did in the United States. The environment breeds harsh attitudes. Also, in the testing of one's mettle, one finds their true potential. Buck (a dog that is half St Bernard and half Shepherd) goes through many lives, trials, and tribulations, finally realizing his potential. On the way, he learns many concepts, from surprise to deceit and cunning; he also learns loyalty, devotion, and love. As he is growing, he feels the call of the wild. This book is well written. There is no wasted word or thought, and the story, while building on itself, has purpose and direction. The descriptions may be a tad graphic for the squeamish and a tad sentimental for the romantic. You see the world through Buck's eyes and understand it through his perspective until you also feel the call of the wild. There are many good movies made based on the book. One such is Jack London's “The Call of the Wild: Dog of the Yukon” [1997] with Rutger Hauer. Illustrated versions may distract from your imagination. Annotated versions may be opinionated. Quadrum Solutionized (ripped apart and reassembled their way) Dalmatian Press Adapted Classic (Diddled Down for the dumb) Bring the Classics to Life Series (can you say abridged?)