The Call of the Wild and Other Stories (Silver Classics)

Jack London

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The Call of the Wild and Other Stories (Silver Classics)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jack London

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Buck the sled dog races through the icy wilderness, his heart pounding as the wild calls to him louder than ever before. Snow swirls around him, and danger lurks just beyond the trees. What will happen when Buck answers the call?

Themes

Quick Assessment

This collection features classic adventure stories by Jack London that explore the bond between dogs and humans in rugged wilderness settings. Suitable for teens, the tales involve themes of survival and nature but contain no graphic content. Ideal for readers interested in animal stories and outdoor adventure.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

288 pages
ISBN
9780382069994
Pages
288
Publisher
Silver Burdett Press
Published
January 1985
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Young AdultAdventure and AdventurersAdventure Stories, AmericanChildren's Stories, AmericanAmerican Adventure StoriesShort StoriesDogsSled DogsFeral DogsPet TheftAnimal WelfareAmerican Nature Stories