The Call of the Wild
by Jack London
Buck is stolen from his home in California and sent to the harsh Klondike. He is owned by several different masters, working as a sled dog, until he joins a wolf pack and returns to the wild.
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The Call of the Wild by Jack London |
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Buck is stolen from his home in California and sent to the harsh Klondike. He is owned by several different masters, working as a sled dog, until he joins a wolf pack and returns to the wild. |
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Book Summary |
Study Highlights |
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| Reading Level: | 6th - 11th |
Spelling/Vocabulary: | Difficult |
| Category: | Adventure/Fiction | Comprehension: | Difficult |
| Setting: | Klondike Gold Rush | Critical Thinking: | Medium to difficult |
| Theme: | Survival, cling to good | Biblical Focus: | Hate evil |
| Paperback Novel: | 124 pages | Study Guide: | 7 units |
Related Studies: Gold rush, development of postal service, dog breeds
Barbara's Note: Inferences to evolution abound in this story, providing opportunities to teach mature students discernment and careful reading. (Grades 7, 8)
