Cover of The Call of the Wild illustrated abridged edition – Classic Books for All

The Call of the Wild

Name: The Call of the Wild — Thrilling Abridged Edition for Kids
SKU: BK-CAL-006-PB
Price: 21.99 USD
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The Call of the Wild

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About this edition

Perfect for:

Readers grades 5-6 ready to engage with richer vocabulary, longer chapters, and more complex storytelling (see our reading guide for more).
Homeschool literature study
Read-aloud family time, independent reading, or unit studies on survival, nature, and character growth

Set against the icy trails of the Klondike, Jack London’s The Call of the Wild follows Buck’s struggle to survive and lead.

Our Classic Books for All edition is carefully abridged to maintain the power, pacing, and themes of courage, loyalty, and resilience while making the language accessible for young readers. Vivid illustrations support context and keep emerging readers engaged from chapter to chapter.

Want to know if this book is right for your child? Find out more
here.

Our abridged edition features:

Abridged for clarity while preserving Jack London’s original storyline and core themes
Engaging, full-color illustrations to support comprehension and recall
Age-appropriate vocabulary and smooth chapter flow for independent reading
Perfect for homeschool literature study, read-alouds, or book clubs

The streamlined text keeps the adventure and major themes intact—survival, loyalty, perseverance, and courage—while making the language approachable for homeschool families and classroom readers.

Give young adventurers a classic they’ll remember long after the last page.

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The Call of the Wild

In this abridged classic, Buck is stolen from his home in California and forced into the unforgiving life of a sled dog in the North, the land of endless snow, quick justice, and overwhelming violence. He quickly learns the rules of survival among the fierce dogs and men obsessed with finding gold. He discovers in himself a strong leader as he navigates his relationship to his fellow sled dogs, some of whom are true killers.

If Buck is going to survive this violent and aggressive new world, he cannot ignore his basic animal instincts. He will have to answer the call of the wild….

Part of our Classic Adventure Collection.