The Call of the Wild
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · Est. 7 hour read

The Call of the Wild

Written by Jack London · Adapted by Oliver Ho · Illustrated by Karl James Mountford

Part of the Classic Starts series

Stolen from a comfortable home, a dog must learn the brutal law of the frozen North.

160 pages· 37,058 words· Est. 7 hour read· 890L
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Bookroo's summary

Buck lives an easy life on a California estate until he is stolen and sold as a sled dog during the Klondike Gold Rush. In the harsh, freezing Yukon he must learn to survive cruel masters, rival dogs and the wild itself, and he begins to hear an ancient call. This Classic Starts edition abridges Jack London's adventure for young readers and adds discussion questions.

From the publisher

The classic adventure story of one dog’s bravery, adapted for young readers. During the Gold Rush, Buck is snatched away from his peaceful home and brought to the harsh and bitter Yukon to become a sled dog. Will he adapt, and learn to trust men? Or will his newly awakened primitive instincts lead him to search for the freedom he has never known? The Classic Starts(R) series has sold more than 8 million copies since it launched in 2004. These abridged, kid-friendly editions are the perfect way to introduce beloved stories to the next generation. Each book includes discussion questions by Arthur Pober, EdD.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
160
Words
37,058
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
890L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
8
F&P level
~U
AR points
7
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
107
Publication
Published
August 2, 2022
Publisher
Union Square Kids
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781454945307

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