The Call of the Wild
The Call of the Wild by Jack London, published by Penguin Publishing Group in April 1960, is a classic work of fiction that explores the journey of Buck, a half St. Bernard, half shepherd dog. This edition is designed for young readers, featuring dynamic cover art and reader-friendly type sizes. It presents Buck’s transformation from a domesticated pet to a resilient sled dog navigating the harsh realities of the Arctic wilderness, where he faces challenges of survival, cruelty, and the deep bonds of loyalty.
Readers will find that this unabridged edition includes a Foreword, Biographical Note, and Afterword by Dwight Swain, enriching the reading experience. The narrative delves into themes of love and loyalty, as Buck learns vital lessons from his experiences and his last owner, John Thornton. The book captures the tension between Buck’s domesticated life and the primal call of his wolf ancestry, making it a profound exploration of identity and instinct.
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Tor Classics are affordably-priced editions designed to attract the young reader. Original dynamic cover art enthusiastically represents the excitement of each story. Appropriate “reader friendly” type sizes have been chosen for each title–offering clear, accurate, and readable text. All editions are complete and unabridged, and feature Introductions and Afterwords. This edition of “The Call of the Wild” includes a Foreword, Biographical Note, and Afterword by Dwight Swain. Kidnapped form his safe California home. Thrown into a life-and-death struggle on the frozen Artic wilderness. Half St. Bernard, half shepard, Buck learns many hard lessons as a sled dog: the lesson of the leash, of the cold, of near-starvation and cruelty. And the greatest lesson he learns from his last owner, John Thornton: the power of love and loyalty. Yet always, even at the side of the human he loves, Buck feels the pull in his bones, an urge to answer his wolf ancestors as they howl to him.
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