The classic story of a remarkable dog. Buck, lives a comfortable life as top dog at the home of the Judge. Son of a handsome St Bernard, Buck too is handsome, intelligent and totally trusted by the household. But everything changes when Buck is stolen from his life of luxury and forced into the harsh labour of a sledge dog in the heart of the icy Yukon Territory.
How Buck survives his savage ordeal and responds to the pull of life as a dog living in the wild is a powerful story of the reality of nature which can only partially be trained out of the dog.
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"A mordant parable ... his masterpiece." - E. L. DoctorowThis elegant pocket edition presents Jack London's classic animal story, The Call of the Wild, featuring silver cover embossing and gilded page-edges.Jack London's most famous novel, The Call of the Wild, is an atmospheric tale of dog, Buck, as he is kidnapped from his pampered life as a pet and forced to work as a sled dog in Alaska. Passed from owner to owner, Buck goes through the mill at the hands of human beings: he is mistreated before eventually being nursed back to health. This tale of a lonely dog forced to adapt in order to survive is an insightful study of pain, endurance and companionship.This beautiful pocket-sized gift edition contains the classic and unabridged text, presented with a silver embossed cover design, ivory pages, beautifully designed endpapers and gilded page edges. Packed with tension and excitement, Jack London's atmospheric story of adventure and endurance is sure to grip readers of all ages.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautiful pocket editions of iconic literary works from across history. Presented with striking foil cover embossing, gilded page edges, and deluxe ivory paper, these editions make the perfect gift for lovers of classic literature.
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"A mordant parable ... his masterpiece." - E. L.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Call of the Wild and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-10 years old
The Call of the Wild features in the following genres: Recommended Children's eBooks, Recommendations, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Animal Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Classic Literature
Hardback, Paperback. £8.09, down from the £8.99 cover price. In Stock.
The Call of the Wild was written by Jack London and published by Arcturus an imprint of Arcturus Publishing
The Call of the Wild has 106 pages
Yes it is part of Arcturus Ornate Classics series
£8.09, reduced from £8.99. In Stock.
