The Call of the Wild / Jack London / 172 pgs.

The Call of the Wild is a classic I had never read until now, making it a perfect answer to one of the book challenges I am currently doing. It was a very quick read. I was able to finish it in a day with no problem. Having spent some time in Alaska back in 2013, I really enjoyed reading about Skagway (spelt Skaguay in the book) and some other place I had the chance to visit.


The story is of Buck, a half German Shepherd, half Saint Bernard mix. He resides in southern California until he is stolen and sent up to Seattle where he is trained to be a sled dog. Buck must learn how to work with the other sled dogs, and with humans. He is passed from master to master while pulling sleds from the Yukon to Alaska and back. Buck's spirit and ability to survive in the harshest conditions is a really neat story and I would highly recommend it. However, fair warning, there is some gruesome animal violence in various places in the book that may shock some readers.