- Paperback: 72 pages
- Publisher: Campfire (Sep 1 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 8190782983
- ISBN-13: 978-8190782982
- Product Dimensions: 25.4 x 16 x 0.6 cm
- Shipping Weight: 159 g
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Buck, is a four year old shepherd dog, living a pampered life as an estate dog. His life changes when he is suddenly kidnapped and sold into service during the Klondike gold rush, for he is made to haul heavy sleds through the deep snow fields. Being in a new environment, he soon discovers his dominant primordial instinct. He learns not only to survive, but also flourishes in it. Jack London's The Call Of The Wild is a masterpiece in both its style, which set a standard for generations to come, and for its genre, raising adventure writing to the level of classic literature. While being exciting and entertaining, Buck's story is also intelligent and thought provoking - a story for all ages.
About the Author
Jack London, whose real name was John Griffith Chaney, was born 12th January 1876 in San Francisco, America. A resounding theme in his literary work was one of a struggle to survive. London's upbringing and his experiences in later life would serve as the grounding for his unique style of writing. Although deserted by his father, London was raised by his spiritualist mother who was known for her eccentricity. By the age of 14, London was developing a taste for adventure and he left school to work for a government fish patrol. He would later join the navy, and would explore most of America by travelling as a hobo on freight trains. In 1897 Jack London travelled to the Klondike hoping to strike it rich in America's last gold rush. While he did not find gold in the harsh arctic wilderness, London did discover a wealth of material he would later fashion into two of his best known novels, Call of the Wild and White Fang. Published in 1903, Call of the Wild benefited from the rise of the modern press and publishing industry, becoming immensely popular and launching London's career. Over the following years London wrote prolifically, drawing again on his Klondike adventure for White Fang and his experiences at sea as a young man for The Sea Wolf. London died on 22nd November 1916.
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Excellent adaptation of the classic novel
Mar 9 2011
Format:Paperback
A favorite book from childhood, The Call of the Wild is a timeless adventure story, one that has spoken to generation after generation ever since Jack London's tale was first published more than a century ago. In it, Buck, a St. Bernard dog living a nice, easy life on an estate, is sold to work as a sled dog during the Klondike gold rush of the 19th century. Suddenly, the four-year-old dog is forced into a very different life than one he has ever known.
Buck's life as a sled dog is vicious and violent, with owners who know nothing about sledding, much less the proper care of dogs, and want only to cash in on the gold rush. When Buck is rescued from this dire situation by a caring new owner, things change for the better...but it never should be said that things are easy or simple for Buck.
The Call of the Wild is a hard-hitting story, and this graphic novel, ably adapted by Lloyd S. Wagner, manages to convey most of it, though space constraints necessarily restrict some of the content. Still, everyone familiar with the book knows how violent and sometimes very sad this story is, and Wagner doesn't lessen that in any way. Is it really a children's book? Yes and no. There's nothing inappropriate for kids except the violence, which can be upsetting for the very youngest readers. But most children should be able to handle this.
Sachin Nagar's art brilliantly captures the cold openness of the Alaskan landscape, vividly and beautifully. In fact, it's hard to overstate it: The art here is simply breathtaking and one of the biggest reasons to check this graphic novel out.
Campfire has managed to carve a wonderful little niche for itself by adapting some of the world's most beloved classics to the comics format. The Call of the Wild is one of the true standouts in that lineup.
-- John Hogan
Buck's life as a sled dog is vicious and violent, with owners who know nothing about sledding, much less the proper care of dogs, and want only to cash in on the gold rush. When Buck is rescued from this dire situation by a caring new owner, things change for the better...but it never should be said that things are easy or simple for Buck.
The Call of the Wild is a hard-hitting story, and this graphic novel, ably adapted by Lloyd S. Wagner, manages to convey most of it, though space constraints necessarily restrict some of the content. Still, everyone familiar with the book knows how violent and sometimes very sad this story is, and Wagner doesn't lessen that in any way. Is it really a children's book? Yes and no. There's nothing inappropriate for kids except the violence, which can be upsetting for the very youngest readers. But most children should be able to handle this.
Sachin Nagar's art brilliantly captures the cold openness of the Alaskan landscape, vividly and beautifully. In fact, it's hard to overstate it: The art here is simply breathtaking and one of the biggest reasons to check this graphic novel out.
Campfire has managed to carve a wonderful little niche for itself by adapting some of the world's most beloved classics to the comics format. The Call of the Wild is one of the true standouts in that lineup.
-- John Hogan
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