About the Book

White Fang was written as the companion book to Jack London's classic 1903 runaway bestseller The Call of the Wild. Seen through the eyes of White Fang -- who is half dog, half wolf -- the story follows the creature as he is forced to endure a series of harsh environments that turn him from his youthful innocence to mad-dog cruelty. That is, until a young man comes along and offers kindness and friendship. But friendship is something that White Fang doesn't understand... yet. White Fang is more than great storytelling. It is a careful study of the effects of our environments in forming who we are. With fascinating details of the Klondike gold rush and North American Indian life, it is also a remarkable snapshot of its time. With striking illustrations and extended captions unique to the Whole Story series, this striking edition provides background information modern readers could otherwise access only through a broad range of supplemental research. This distinctive approach places White Fang -- first published in 1906 -- within the context of its era, bringing it vividly to life.

Product Details

Media: Paperback Book, 237 pages

Series: Whole Story

Publisher: Viking Books (Apr. 30th, 1999)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0670884804

ISBN-13: 9780670884803

Dimensions: 6.98 x 9.25 x 0.59 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.15 lbs

• Categories: Classic Children's Books