The Call of the Wild

120th Anniversary Edition

Jack London, Melvin Burgess

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Puffin
30 June 2008

Children's & Educational; Classic fiction (Children's&YA)

Series: A Puffin Book

Rediscover the Puffin Classics - bringing the best-loved classics to a new generation.

Puffin Classics- the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child

Join Puffin in celebrating 120 years since Call of the Wild first published with this very special anniversary edition.

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.

The Call of the Wild is a beautiful and thought-provoking tale following a dog's journey of hope, resilience and finding your family.

This edition includes an introduction by award-winning author Melvyn Burgess, a behind-the-scenes journey, an author profile, a guide to who's who, activities and more.

By: Jack London
Introduction by: Melvin Burgess
Imprint: Puffin
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 181mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 108g
ISBN: 9780141321059
ISBN 10: 0141321059
Series: A Puffin Book
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 30 June 2008
Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , 9-11 years , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jack London (1876-1916) was born John Chaney in Pennsylvania, USA and despite a lack of education in his childhood, and a variety of odd jobs, he always maintained his love of books. In 1896 he was caught up in the gold rush to the Klondike river in north-west Canada which became the inspiration for his story, The Call of the Wild, published in 1903, and followed by White Fang in 1906. Jack London became one of the most widely read writers in the world.