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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 twelve wonderful classic stories being relaunched in Puffin Classics in March 2008.
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Jack London (1876-1916) was born John Chaney in Pennsylvania, USA and despite a lack of education in his childhood, and a variety of odd jobs, he always maintained his love of books. In 1896 he was caught up in the gold rush to the Klondike river in north-west Canada which became the inspiration for his story, The Call of the Wild, published in 1903, and followed by White Fang in 1906. Jack London became one of the most widely read writers in the world.
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Buck did not read the newspapers, or he would have known that trouble was brewing not alone for himself, but for every tide-water dog, strong of muscle and with warm, long hair, from Puget Sound to San Diego. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
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Buck did not read the newspapers, or he would have known that trouble was brewing not alone for himself, but for every tide-water dog, strong of muscle and with warm, long hair, from Puget Sound to San Diego. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Back Cover
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The Call of the Wild,
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This review is from: The Call of the Wild (Puffin Classics) (Paperback)
`The Call of the Wild' follows Buck, a strong, dignified dog as he is torn from his home and taken to pull sled in the Yukon during the gold rush. It is written mainly from a dogs point of view which makes for original and interesting reading and shows how Buck gradually creeps back to his primordial and hereditary roots as a wild dog. This is only a short book but you are quickly drawn into Bucks world and viewpoint and before you know it the last page has been turned and you are left both satisfied and saddened to have finished. Written in simple, yet richly descriptive, language this book is aimed at children, although adults can get as much, if not more, from it as younger readers can. Having heard about this book for years but never getting round to reading it, I can say that it was a delight to pick up and immerse myself in and I only wish I had done so sooner. A classic wilderness tale and one well worth checking out.
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From pet dog to savage wolf - The tale of Buck,
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This review is from: The Call of the Wild (Puffin Classics) (Paperback)
The story of a dog, Buck, who is kidnapped and sold into slavery is both a great animal story and a gripping read.
Buck lives with a family in Santa Clara Valley and lives a peaceful yet unfulfilling life. All this changes very quickly however... By page 4, he is taken away by the treacherous servant, Manuel and, ten pages later, he is sold to the first of many owners, digging for gold in the klondike strike who intend to use him to pull a sled with many assorted dogs some friends, others foes. Through the eyes of Buck, Jack London paints a great and terrible portrait of the harsh realities both man and dog faced through the snowy peaks of Alaska, often with fateful consequences. London also reveals incredible knowledge of the wildlife adventures of wolves and Buck's interactions with them are spine-tinglingly wonderful. Buck has a hard life; he is made to work day after day without rest,is injured several times which are often nearly fatal and sees many harrowing and sad happenings. No two characters, be they human or animal are the same; they are good, evil, clever, stupid and above all; believable! The introduction by Melvin Burgess is decent and the illustrations by Martin Gascoigne are even better! Some of the greatest drawings I have ever seen in this great series of books, and indeed, any book! I have had a cold recently, and picked up this book, which I got for Christmas. Like Buck's wolf-like behaviour; I devoured this book within 24 hours as it was a short read but a real page turner! I can't wait to read White Fang! I would recommend this book to any dog or animal lover!
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Buck realizes his potential,
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This review is from: The Call of the Wild (Puffin Classics) (Paperback)
Gold was found in Alaska, the rush to obtain it required a strong constitution and many dogs to do the work that horses usually did in the states. The environment bread harsh attitudes. Also in the testing of ones 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 not a wasted word or thought and the story while building on its self 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. The Call of the Wild - Dog of the Yukon (1997)
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