In early March of this year, right as we were beginning to learn about Covid 19, the Iditarod sled dog race was beginning in Anchorage. I remember thinking, "Now that's the ultimate social distancing." I would watch the coverage of the sled dog racers crawl across the the windy, snow covered landscape. During that time I was able to listen to a recorded version of “ Call of the Wild” by Jack London. So this was actually # 1 in my book series. Can you believe I’ve never read it before. It was hard to listen to in many parts. I hate with a passion animal cruelty, love all dogs, so it was hard. I have a huge dislike for the fact that so many dogs are forced to live on chains. Living in Alaska you see it alot. I don’t know maybe it’s everywhere. But I digress. Buck, the dog hero, doesn’t die. I put up this review from an 11 year old.
January 29, 2020
Brutal Characters in a Freezing Landscape
If you like a survival story, Jack London's "Call of the Wild " is for you! The main character is a dog named Buck. He is good main character because he has thick fur, he is big and strong. In the beginning of the novel, Buck becomes a sled dog and pulls a sled.The book takes place in the Yukon Territories.
I like this book because Jack London uses vocabulary I did not even know existed! One word that came to mind is feigned; it means to pretend. I also like that it is a survival story because it makes me feel excited about what is going to happen next. If you like survival stories packed with brutal characters, in a freezing landscape then you will enjoy this book. Beware, it can be hard to read at times because there is animal cruelty. I recommend this book for people twelve and older.
I did the beadwork back in March but am just now finishing up.
If you’re like me you have lots of projects going at once...
