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.
The Call of the Wild: reading level & FAQ
How long does it take to read The Call of the Wild?↓
The Call of the Wild is about 116 pages, so roughly ~3 hours of reading. You can read it here free, one chapter at a time, at your own pace.
Is The Call of the Wild hard to read?↓
At CEFR level B1-B2, The Call of the Wild is one of the more approachable classics, and a confident intermediate reader can handle it. You can tap any word while reading to look it up.
What reading level is The Call of the Wild?↓
The Call of the Wild is around B1-B2 on the CEFR scale. It is a good fit for readers building toward or reading comfortably at that level.
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