White Fang (Classic Fiction)

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Summary: Unmatched
Review: This is one of my favorite books. The only other book that might be better is The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman, but Jack London has definitely outdone himself this time. It is the story about an animal who is three quarters wolf and a one quarter dog who goes from life as an indian sled dog to a fighting dog owned by a cruel man, to a loving owner who trys to show this maddened savage creature the meaning of love and kindness. What is really unique about White Fang is that it tells of what might be going on in such a creature's head. It tells of what it is like living in a den out in the wild, tells of how White Fang first comprehends the wild and what he learns aboout the law of life. It explains what his first impression of humans, and of the harsh enviorment of all the other puppies and dogs in the camp. It is beautifully written and I would suggest it to anyone who likes long, thought provoking stories about dogs and wolves and the northlands.

Rating:
Summary: White Fang
Review: This was a really good book. The beginning was pretty unexpected. Mainly because the whole book just changed views. It was very detailed and you could really get into it. I loved the part about when he was just born and how curious he was. I also felt bad for him towards the middle but I won't say for the sake of those who haven't read it yet. I will definatly be reading more of Jack London's books though.

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Summary: A classic tale of a dog
Review: White Fang was an okay book. I expected alot more from it though. White Fang was a dog and is the narrator of the story which is an interesting way to write. He was born part dog, part wolf, and only one of his five brother and sister cubs to survive. White Fang and his mother roamed the land in search of food until his mother died. Then an Indian takes him in as his master. By hitting White Fang if he misbehaved or by giving him a treat as a reward made him a well behaved dog. Then his Indian master sells White Fang to the bully Beauty Smith. Beauty Smith turns White Fang into a vicious killer. White Fang soon learns to fight in pit fights for Beauty Smith's benefit. Will White Fang ever have another caring master or will he die a fierce deadly killer.

This book is kind of graphic for a child under 10 years of age.