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| The Call of the Wild | 
| Authors: Jack London, Andrew Davidson, Jean Craighead George
Publisher: Kingfisher
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 192480
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Young Adult
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 208
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 6.5 x 0.8
ISBN: 0753454939
UPC: 046442454933
EAN: 9780753454930
ASIN: 0753454939
Publication Date: September 1, 2002
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 The Call of the Wild and it's influence on me August 15, 2006
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Whitney Boehm
Period 3
13 August 2006
"The Call of the Wild" book review
A book that influenced my life greatly is "The Call of the Wild" by Jack London. This book is about a lovable husky named Buck who is snatched away from his master and is transported to Alaska where he has to learn to become a sled dog as means of survival. He then experiences a life as a sled dog for a number of different masters, some cruel and some kind. But deep inside he yearns to be free. He finally escapes as he " heeds the call of the wild."
This book was influential to me because it was such a heartbreaking story of how the dog was treated and how he finally overcame it to be wild and free in the end. When I first saw the book I was thinking, ` great, another boring book to sit through', but as soon as I got into reading it I just couldn't put it down(and I know everyone is always saying that they can't put it down but just beat with me here people). After I read it I read it twice more and I always felt kind of sad in the end. What this book taught me about myself is that I really do kind of enjoy reading and books like this one are the kinds you just want to read over and over again.
 Buck realizes his potential December 22, 2005
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Gold was found in Alaska, the rush to obtain it required a strong constitution and many dogs to do the work that horses usually did in the states. The environment bread harsh attitudes. Also in the testing of ones mettle one finds their true potential.
Buck (a dog that is half St Bernard and half Shepherd) goes through many lives, trials, and tribulations finally realizing his potential. On the way he learns many concepts from surprise, to deceit, and cunning; he also learns loyalty, devotion, and love. As he is growing he feels the call of the wild.
This book is well written. There is not a wasted word or thought and the story while building on its self has purpose and direction. The descriptions may be a tad graphic for the squeamish and a tad sentimental for the romantic. You see the world through Buck's eyes and understand it through his perspective until you also feel the call of the wild.
The Call of the Wild - Dog of the Yukon (1997)
The Call Of The Wild April 12, 2005
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Call of the Wild by Jack London; Masterworks: Chicago, 1995.
ISBN# 1-561563706
BY Mike Hendrix
Do you want to hear what Buck goes through? The Call of the Wild is a fiction book by Jack London. The theme in The Call of the Wild is "no one is going to do it for you; you have to do it on your own".
The Call of the Wild is a book about a sled dog, Buck, who was bought, sold, bought again, and then trained and finally sold once more. Buck learns a lot as the book goes on. Some of the things he learns are how to work in a pack and how to eat fast so he can gain energy. Also, Buck learns how to pull over 1000 pounds all by himself.
The Call of the Wild is a captivating book about a dog, Buck, learning to survive in the wild. Buck survives by learning to do everything himself. When Buck is in the wild he has to be strong to survive. My favorite quote from the book is when Francisco says "Dat Buck two devil, I know for sure one day he get mad enough he chew Spitz up and spit heem on de snow." I liked this quote because it shows how tough Buck is.
Jack London was from San Francisco, California. He started writing when he was 21 years old. I can connect to this book in many ways, mainly because I have two dogs. They show similar traits to Buck. For instance, my dogs fight over territory and bones.
I would recommend this book to any one who likes dogs and also to people who like adventures. I recommend The Call of the Wild because it is an adventurous book about dogs.
 Call of the Wild March 16, 2005
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
The name of the book I read was The Call of the Wild. The call of the wild is in first person.
Jack London used many writing styles. Jack London used large words.
The characters used slang and dialect. The author's word choice does affect the reader. Jack London does not write dialogue convincingly. I think the author chose his words carefully.
The theme of one of the books comes from a wolf that lives in the woods. The wolf goes through many obstacles. In my life I went through many obstacles I feel a personnel connection. This author is well known for writing. I would recommend this book to 9th graders. I don't think this book is for 8th graders. This book did not have an affect on me. I thought that the book was very adventurous. There was alot of traveling and fighting.
The call of the wild October 11, 2004
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Call of the Wild
By Cody Dale
It was about a dog named Buck living with his master Judge Miller. He had a good home. But was kid napped by a bad man who sold him to a dog sled team. Buck has to learn to survive the extremely cold weather and the other savage dogs. The leader of the dogs is a mean strong dog. Buck beats the dog in a fight and becomes lead dog. But then he is sold to become a mail carrier he does the best he can. But then he is sold to two bad people who don't know the first thing about taking care of dogs. Then he gets away from them and finds a good master. They become friends. But then his master is killed by savages so Buck meets up with a pack of wolves and finally answers the call wild.
This is a great book because it was a lot of action I would recommend this book to a friend.
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