... by Jack London 1900 The Son of the Wolf This book centers on the exploits of Malemute Kid, who dispenses crude but unerring justice through his cunning understanding of the people of this raw frontier territory. The stories tell of gambles won and lost, of endurance and sacrifice, and often turn on the unsuspected qualities of exceptional women and on the complex relations between the white adventurers and the native tribes. 1901 The God of His Fathers 1902 Children of the Frost 1902 The ... the forest, drawn by his need to hunt and his friendship with a pack of wolves. Now Buck must de...

• Word Count: 1888
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

The Call of the Wild by Jack London is an enchanting story of a dog's struggles through terrible times and its loyalty to its owner. Buck is the mixed breed dog that possesses human characteristics as well as animal. Though he is often put in situations where he isn't in control, he manages to abandon his human qualities and respond to the "call of the wild". The main characters in this novel are Buck, the part Scotch terrier and ... correctly. A real man wouldn't place himself in that type of situation. Especially if he was going to travel with people like Mercedes and Charles. Then again, a...

• Word Count: 1575
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School