The Call of the Wild
The Call of the Wild by Jack London, published by Penguin UK on March 6, 2008, is a resized edition featuring a bold new cover. This classic tale follows Buck, a pampered dog living in Santa Clara Valley, whose life takes a drastic turn when he is kidnapped and thrust into the harsh realities of the Yukon wilderness. As he adapts to his new environment, Buck’s journey explores themes of survival and the instinctual call of nature.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of Buck’s transformation from a comfortable pet to a resilient sledge dog facing the challenges of the wild. The narrative captures his experiences of hunting, fishing, and navigating strange places, emphasizing the bond between animals and their environment. This edition, consisting of 160 pages, is part of the Puffin Classics collection, aimed at introducing timeless stories to a new generation.
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Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation – including this new resized edition of The Call of the Wild, complete with a bold new cover.
‘To Buck it was boundless delight, this hunting, fishing, and indefinite wandering through strange places.’
Pampered dog Buck lives a comfortable life in Santa Clara Valley, where he spends his days eating and sleeping in the golden sunshine. But one day a terrible act of betrayal leads to his kidnap, and he is forced into a life of work and danger. Dragged away to be a sledge dog in the harsh and freezing cold Yukon, Buck must fight for his place in the wilderness – and a place to call home.
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