Synopses & Reviews
Part St. Bernard, part Scotch shepherd, Buck is a sturdy crossbreed canine accustomed to a comfortable life as a family dog -- until he's seized from his pampered surroundings and shipped to Alaska to be a sled dog. There, the forbidding landscape is as harsh as life itself during the gold rush of the 1890s. Forced to function in a climate where every day is a savage struggle for survival, Buck adapts quickly. Traces of his earlier existence are obliterated and he reverts to his dormant primeval instincts, encountering danger and adventure as he becomes the leader of a wolf pack and undertakes a journey of nearly mythical proportions. Superb details, taken from Jack London's firsthand knowledge of Alaskan frontier life, make this classic tale of endurance as gripping today as it was over a century ago. One of literature's most popular and exciting adventure stories, The Call of the Wild will enrich the reading experience of youngsters, and rekindle fond memories of a favorite among older generations.
Synopsis
In the last part of the nineteenth century Jack London visited the Klondike in northwest Canada because he wanted to find gold. He didn?ft find any but he returned with a story that is now one of America?fs greatest classics. This is the story of Buck, a wonderful, big dog. One day someone takes him from his home in sunny California to the very cold Klondike and he must work. Life is now very difficult and Buck must learn how to survive. Read about his adventures and how he adapts to his new life. Informational Sections: ??The Klondike Gold Rush
Synopsis
Two classic tales are brought to vivid life in these graphic novel versions, realistically illustrated in black and white.
About the Author
John Griffith�"Jack"�London�(1876-1916) is an American author, journalist, and social activist.�Some of his most famous works include�The Call of the Wild�and�White Fang, as well as the short stories "To Build a Fire", "An Odyssey of the North", and "Love of Life".