White Fang (Aladdin Classics) (Paperback)

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Product Description

Jack London's adventure masterpiece is not only a vivid account of the Klondike gold rush and North American Indian life, but it is also an intriguing study of the effects different environments have on an individual. Celebrate the centennial anniversary of the classic tale of a wolf-dog who endures great cruelty before he comes to know human kindness.

Product Details

• Reading level: Young Adult
  
• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Aladdin (February 7, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416914145
• ISBN-13: 978-1416914143
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #182,945 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Buck realizes his potential, April 8, 2009

By	bernie "xyzzy" (Arlington, Texas) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (COMMUNITY FORUM 04)

Gold was found in Alaska, the rush to obtain it required a strong constitution and many dogs to do the work that horses usually did in the states. The environment bread harsh attitudes. Also in the testing of ones mettle one finds their true potential.

Buck (a dog that is half St Bernard and half Shepherd) goes through many lives, trials, and tribulations finally realizing his potential. On the way he learns many concepts from surprise, to deceit, and cunning; he also learns loyalty, devotion, and love. As he is growing he feels the call of the wild.

This book is well written. There is not a wasted word or thought and the story while building on its self has purpose and direction. The descriptions may be a tad graphic for the squeamish and a tad sentimental for the romantic. You see the world through Buck's eyes and understand it through his perspective until you also feel the call of the wild.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic, October 27, 2007

By	Sarah E. Tocknell "Sarah" (Red Lion, PA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

White Fang was one of my favorites growing up. It is a classic tale of devotion and nature vs nuture!