The Call of the Wild

Sep 22, 2024 4:18 PM

Author:Jack London,Melvin Burgess

Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child

Join Puffin in celebrating 120 years since Call of the Wild first published with this very special anniversary edition.

To 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.

Reviews

The strangest and loveliest offering for small readers ... Exquisitely drawn, it's drily funny and addresses our perennial failure to appreciate the wonder of life

—— Amanda Craig, 'Best Children's Books of 2017' , New Statesman

Gorgeous ... Bickford-Smith's life-affirming artwork raises The Worm and the Bird to the stars

—— The Times

Enchanting, touching, full of lightness and wisdom

—— Carlo Rovelli

Absolutely stunning. A very sweet story with a touch of dark humour too. Wonderful. A fantastic book

—— Chris Haughton, author of 'A Bit Lost'

A beautifully illustrated fable

—— 'Gifts for Christmas 2017' , Guardian Bookshop

I love love love it, just beautiful

—— Millie Marotta, author of 'Millie Marotta's Animal Kingdom'

I love it. A book to buy and treasure, for yourself or others.

—— Marion Deuchars, author of 'Let's Make Some Great Art' and 'Colour'

It's touching, lovely to look at, beautifully conceived and designed. Good for children, and busy grown-ups too

—— David Gentleman, author of 'London, You're Beautiful'

...exceptionally beautiful... A modern fable, with a timeless message to appreciate what we have before it is too late.

—— Fiona Noble , Bookseller, Children’s Preview

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