The Call of the Wild
by Jack London
Jack London's 1903 adventure. Buck, a pampered dog, is stolen and sold into the harsh world of Klondike sled teams, where he slowly rediscovers his wild instincts.
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“Old longings nomadic leap, Chafing at custom’s chain; Again from its brumal sleep Wakens the ferine strain.”Jack London, The Call of the WildStart reading The Call of the Wild free →
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Good for English learners
Short and gripping, with vivid, punchy scenes. A strong page-turner for B1 to B2 readers.
Level B1-B2. This is the original text, not a simplified or abridged version, so you read the real classic.
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