The Call of the Wild (Scholastic Classics) -- Avi

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.<br><br><b>Author:</b> Avi, Jack London<br><b>Publisher:</b> Scholastic Paperbacks<br><b>Published:</b> 01/01/2001<br><b>Pages:</b> 192<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.22lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 6.81h x 4.36w x 0.53d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780439227148<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 9-12<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 8<br><b>Point Value:</b> 7<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Middle Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>107 / Call of the Wild<br><br><br><b>Review Citation(s): </b><br><i>Newsweek</i> 04/13/2009 pg. 14<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br>Avi's work spans nearly every genre and has received nearly every major prize, including the Newbery Medal for <i>Crispin: The Cross of Lead</i> and Newbery Honors for <i>Nothing But the Truth</i> and <i>The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle</i>. Avi lives in Colorado. You can learn more about him online at avi-writer.com.</p>