Other editions of book Call of the Wild

Jack London's classic story explores the timeless relationship between man and dog, retold for younger readersBuck is a much-loved dog who is kidnapped and transported to the snowy wastes of northwest Canada to work for gold hunters. He becomes more and more a dog of the wild, until he faces a pack of wolves. Exciting and action-packed, Call of the Wild follows the inevitable draw of primitive instincts that pull Buck away from civilization and humanity towards the lawless and harsh wilderness. This retelling has been shortened and illustrated for younger readers.

This abridged classic tells the story of Buck, a much loved dog, who is stolen from sunny California and transported to the snowy wastes of northwest Canada to work for gold hunters. Buck has to learn to survive cruel treatment, attacks from other dogs, and a pack of wolves. It is one of a series of shortened classic stories ranging from chilling tales to gripping adventures.