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Chapter Book · Ages 11–15 · 1903 · Est. 3 hour read
The Call of the Wild
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
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Bookroo's summary
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
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The fine print
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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