The Call of the Wild
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Chapter Book · Ages 11–15 · 1903 · Est. 3 hour read

The Call of the Wild

Written by Jack London

Part of the Puffin Classics series

Kidnapped and thrust into the Yukon wilderness, Buck must fight to survive and reclaim his power.

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150 pages· 31,827 words· Est. 3 hour read· HL1120L
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Buck, a pampered dog from sunny California, is betrayed and kidnapped, thrust into the brutal Yukon as a sledge dog. In this unforgiving wilderness, he must battle harsh conditions and fierce rivals. Can Buck adapt and rise to become the leader of the pack, or will the wild claim him? Discover his journey of survival and transformation in this gripping tale.

From the publisher

Life is good for Buck in Santa Clara Valley, where he spends his days eating and sleeping in the golden sunshine. But one day a treacherous act of betrayal leads to his kidnap, and he is forced into a life of toil and danger. Dragged away to be a sledge dog in the harsh and freezing cold Yukon, Buck must fight for his survivial. Can he rise above his enemies and become the master of his realm once again? With an inspirational introduction by award-winning author Melvyn Burgess, The Call of the Wild is one of the twenty wonderful classic stories being reissued in Puffin Classics in March 2015.

At a glance
Format
Pages
150
Words
31,827
Reading age
11–15
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
HL1120L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
8
F&P level
~Z
AR points
7
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
107
Publication
Published
March 27, 2008
First published
January 1, 1903
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780141321059
OCLC
183915438

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