Puffin Classics: The Call of the Wild

A powerful and gripping tale of survival, instinct, and the unbreakable spirit of the wild.

Buck is a loyal, pampered dog living a comfortable life in sunny California—until he is kidnapped and sold into the brutal world of the Klondike Gold Rush. Forced into the harsh life of a sled dog in the frozen North, Buck must learn to survive in a world where only the strong prevail.

As he endures cruelty, hunger, and the freezing cold, Buck discovers a primitive strength he never knew he possessed. Slowly, the memories of civilization fade, and he begins to hear the irresistible "call of the wild" from his ancestors. Jack London’s masterpiece is a visceral exploration of the thin line between civilization and the untamed wilderness, told through the eyes of one of literature's most unforgettable animals.

Like all books in the series, this edition includes The Puffin Classics Code, featuring a "Who’s Who" of the dogs and humans in the story, a map of the Yukon territory, a glossary of sledding terms, and fascinating facts about the real-life Gold Rush and Jack London’s adventurous life.