Jack London
81) Call of the wild
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This book presents the adventures of an unusual dog, part St. Bernard and part Shepherd, that was stolen, wound up in the Yukon Territory, and became leader of a wolf pack.
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"Jack Thornton is an adventurer who travels the Yukon in search of gold. Whe he pays $250 for Buck, a sled dog with the strenght of his part-wolf ancestry, Jack's luck changes. A winning $1,000 bet on Buck's stamina is only the first of the rewards that his friendship with the canine will bring. When the pair, along with Jack's friend Shorty, happen upon a woman who's lost her husband in the wild they begin their greatest adventure yet in this rousing...
86) Call of the wild
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Hollywood legend Clark Gable stars in this soaring adaptation of the celebrated Jack London novel. Jack Thornton is a prospector who travels the Yukon in search of gold. When Jack buys Buck, a strong and loyal sled dog with part-wolf ancestry, their thrilling adventure through the Alaskan wilderness begins.
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These classic novels will grab a student's attention from the first page. Included are eight pages of end-of-book activities to enhance the reading experience. Buck is much bigger and stronger than the other dogs. But he wasn't born to the savage life of the Alaskan frontier. Is it too late for him to learn the "law of club and fang"? Can he survive the bitter weather, a vicious rival, and the deadly mistakes of his bungling owners? --Publisher
91) The sea wolf
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The tyrannical captain of a freighter would rather 'reign in Hell than serve in Heaven' in this classic drama.
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Buck is a canine hero who faces adventures in a turn of the century Alaskan mining town and the surrounding area of Forty-Mile. Buck spends his time with his human friends Miles, and Miles' friends John and Adoley Thornton. Miles is a 15-year-old boy whose life will be forever changed after he encounters the heroic and powerful Buck.
94) White Fang
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Short, action-packed chapters are perfect for growing readers.
95) White Fang
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Part dog, part wolf, White Fang is a half-breed that has trouble finding his place in the world. Mistreated by men and other animals, White Fang learns how to defend himself and survive by not trusting anyone. See how White Fang is changed from a savage beast into a gentle, wise animal by the kindness of one man.
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"Buck's life as a beloved farm dog changes forever when he is stolen away from his home and taken to the bitter cold of the Yukon. Buck faces many challenges as he is trained to become a sled dog until he finds himself in the hands of John Thornton who helps him ultimately discover where he truly belongs--in the wild. This adapted and condensed fully illustrated version of the tale by Jack London will introduce young readers to the beloved characters...
99) White Fang
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An illustrated retelling of Jack London's classic tale in which part wolf and part dog, orphaned White Fang relies on his instincts as well as his inborn strength and courage to survive in the Yukon wilderness despite both animal and human predators but eventually comes to make his peace with man.
100) Call of the wild
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Buck experiences a hard life there until he meets a kind man called John who takes care of him with great tenderness. He is happy with John, but tempted into the wild when he makes friends with a wolf. Foxton Readers are a series of carefully graded books aimed at ESL / EAL learners of beginner to advanced levels. They are based on a comprehensive grammar and vocabulary framework to match each ability level and to ensure each learner progresses. They...