63 pages 2 hours read

Jack London

The Call of the Wild

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1903

A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.

Before You Read

Reviews & Readership

Roundup icon

Review Roundup

Jack London's The Call of the Wild is widely praised for its vivid storytelling and gripping depiction of a dog's survival in the Yukon wilderness. Critics commend its visceral impact and emotional depth. However, some note its occasionally brutal scenes and simplified human characters. Overall, it's celebrated for its narrative power and naturalistic approach to adventure.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Call of the Wild?

Readers who enjoy adventure, nature, and survival stories will relish The Call of the Wild by Jack London. Fans of White Fang by the same author or Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer will find this novel captivating, as it explores the primal instincts and resilience in the wilderness.

Recommended

Reading Age

12-16years

Book Details

Genre
Action / Adventure
American Literature
Children's Literature
Topics
Animals
Education
Themes
Natural World: Animals
Society: Community
Values/Ideas: Power & Greed
Period
Naturalism