The Call of the Wild (Scholastic Classics)

Stolen from his home and family, a dog named Buck must quickly learn the harsh law of survival among the men and dogs of the gold-crazed North. His intelligence, courage, and cunning transform him into a feared leader. As wolves attack and men grow desperate, Buck must heed the call of the wild. Only the strong will survive.Author: Avi, Jack LondonPublisher: Scholastic PaperbacksPublished: 01/01/2001Pages: 192Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.22lbsSize: 6.81h x 4.36w x 0.53dISBN: 9780439227148Audience: Ages 9-12Accelerated Reader:Reading Level: 8Point Value: 7Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 107 / Call of the WildReview Citation(s): Newsweek 04/13/2009 pg. 14About the AuthorAvi's work spans nearly every genre and has received countless major prizes, including the Newbery Medal for Crispin: The Cross of Lead and Newbery Honors for Nothing But the Truth and The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle. Avi lives in Colorado. You can learn more about him online at avi-writer.com.