White Fang

Jack London

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White Fang

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jack London

Great Illustrated Classics

Reading Level 6-7 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 9-12 Matched Page-Turner

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Born wild and raised in the harsh Yukon wilderness, White Fang must use his fierce instincts and bravery to navigate dangers from both animals and humans. Through trials of survival and hardship, he learns to trust and form a bond with people, discovering a new kind of strength in friendship. His journey reveals the powerful connection between man and nature in a world where survival is never guaranteed.

Themes

AdventureSurvivalHuman-animal relationshipsComing of AgeAnimals

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include animal abuse, animal death, physical danger. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Animal Abuse Animal Death Physical Danger Fear & Anxiety Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

9/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
8
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

240 pages
18,315 words
2h 2m read-aloud
ISBN
1577658108
Pages
240
Publisher
ABDO
Published
2002
Type
Fiction
Word Count
18,315
Read-Aloud
~2h 2m
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

DogsWolvesHuman-animal RelationshipsYukon Territory