The Call of the Wild (Reader's Library Classics)
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There is an ecstasy that marks the summit of life, and beyond which life cannot rise. And such is the paradox of living, this ecstasy comes when one is most alive, and it comes as a complete forgetfulness that one is alive. The domesticated life of a powerful St. Bernard-Shepherd mix named Buck is quickly turned on end when he is stolen away from his master and put to work as a sled dog in Alaska. His once life of luxury turns into a life of survival and adaptation as he learns the ways of the wilderness. Set in the Klondike region of Canada during the 1890s Klondike Gold Rush, The Call of the Wild showcases the transformation of a canine as he learns to adapt to what life has given him, fair or not. Review: A wonderful story! - Jack London was long considered the greatest American author and this is his masterpiece. I gave it to a friend's middle schooler for Christmas and she has read it through twice in the past week. A truly great read. Review: A Great Read. Inspiring and Heartbreaking - A great read, powerful, inspiring and heart-breaking all at the same time. Not a sappy “dog story” but a great adventure with a dog as the hero among several other human characters.
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,362 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #5 in Classic Action & Adventure (Books) #21 in Animal Fiction (Books) #149 in Classic Literature & Fiction |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,232 Reviews |
G**.
A wonderful story!
Jack London was long considered the greatest American author and this is his masterpiece. I gave it to a friend's middle schooler for Christmas and she has read it through twice in the past week. A truly great read.
N**K
A Great Read. Inspiring and Heartbreaking
A great read, powerful, inspiring and heart-breaking all at the same time. Not a sappy “dog story” but a great adventure with a dog as the hero among several other human characters.
M**D
Recommend!
Great book for young readers. We homeschool and got this book for a reading section and was very age appropriate for a 3rd grade reader to work on reading comprehension.
D**H
A classic
Part of my effort to get my nieces and nephews into the classics. Thirteen year-old niece who is very much into outdoor activities enjoyed the book.
M**A
Educativo
Muy interesante
I**)
An adventure for a dog lovers and lovers of Alaska
The first time I read this book was when I came to the United States from Germany. I used it to teach myself English. When I reread it, I had forgotten everything I read a long time ago. This is a book for a young reader, but lovers of the wild will resonate at any age.
R**S
Good book
Good book
K**N
Great story
Love this book
V**A
Amazing book
Beautifully written, great story.
P**N
Good read
Given as Christmas present ,hope they enjoy the story as much as I did.
S**C
Must read
An absolute masterpiece
M**J
Beautiful
I read this book on line after being recommended by a friend. I loved it so much I bought the book. It is just beautiful. Even the ending, which could have been trite or really sad, was neither and it is just one of the most lovely reads ever. I thoroughly recommend it.
S**S
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