Call of the Wild: An Animal Classic (Fast Track Classics)

Jack London (1876-1916) was born in California. In 1897 he joined the Klondike gold rush in northern Canada, an event which inspired his most famous stories, including The Call of the Wild. By the time of his early death he was one of America's most celebrated authors. Andrew Davidson is an acclaimed artist who has illustrated many books for both children and adults. His distinctive wood engravings for Ted Hughes' The Iron Man won both the Kurt Maschler and the D&AD Awards. Jean Craighead George is a naturalist and favorite children's writer. Her thrilling stories are inspired by her own wildlife adventures -- including the study of wolves in Alaska. Her novels have won her many awards, among them the prestigious Newbery Medal for Julie of the WolvesJack London is the author of 'Call of the Wild: An Animal Classic (Fast Track Classics)' with ISBN 9780237522858 and ISBN 0237522853.