The Call of the Wild (Puffin Classics)
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- Synopsis
- Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every childTo 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.
- Copyright:
- 1982
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9780141920535
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780141321059, 9780241725139, 9780141336541, 9780241440766
- Publisher:
- Penguin Random House Children's UK
- Date of Addition:
- 04/12/24
- Copyrighted By:
- Martin Gascoigne
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Children's Books, Animals, Literature and Fiction
- Reading Age:
- 9–12
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
- Introduction by:
- Melvin Burgess