At this time, the gold rush had started and big, strong dogs like Buck were high in demand. Manuel, the gardener needed money to pay for his family and his gambling, so he took Buck to the railroad station and he was sold. For two days Buck traveled to Seattle with nothing to consume. There, a man beat him and he learned he could not be at ease. He was put with other dogs who he came to learn much about. His body became hard and all the cuddly, housedog personality dissapeared. He was lef with wolfly instincts that taught him to steal food from others, dig under snow for warmth, and survive without much food. He became leader of the pack and they lost fear of Spitz, the mean dog. Francois and Perrault

were angry at this. One night, Spitz and Buck fought. Spitz lost his edge and Buck threw him to the ice where the other dogs killed him. Buck fought his was to leadership and the team became one. Buck was known for his teamwork and great leadership.

of respect for Jack London. I think this book is a reflection of his life and his

They over worked the tired dogs, making them slower. At night, Buck would dream of Judge Miller, killing Spitz, and his ancestors. They were sold to mercedes, Charles, and Hal, who overworked them and overfed them, and were clueless about caring for dogs. Nine dogs died and they finally quit at John Thornton’s house.

This book is filled with adventure and emotion. It’s a powerful

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