Call of the Wild

By Jack London

Jack London's classic tale of survival relates the trials and triumphs of Buck, a pampered dog turned sled dog. When Buck is kidnapped from his easy life with Judge Miller, he is thrust into the Klondike Gold Rush Buck's adventures battling his enemies, discovering his animal instincts, and surviving nature has been adapted for young readers. Buck's strength and courage are tested in the Calico Illustrated Classics adaptation of London's Call of the Wild.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1602707421
• ISBN13: 9781602707429
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Calico
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 7.8"
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5

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.