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Jack London's novels and ruggedly individual life seemed to embody American hopes, frustrations, and romantic longings in the turbulent first years of the twentieth century, years infused with the wonder and excitement of great technological and historic change. The author's restless spirit, taste for a life of excitement, and probing mind led him on a series of hard-edged adventures from the Klondike to the South Seas. Out of these sometimes
4) White Fang
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
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"White Fang" by Jack London is a riveting tale of the wild, set in the Yukon Territory during the 1890s Klondike Gold Rush. This novel, a companion to London's famous "The Call of the Wild", inversely explores the world from the perspective of a wolf-dog mix named White Fang.
Born in the wild but gradually brought into the world of humans, White Fang's journey is one of survival, adaptation, and the struggle between his wild instincts and the...
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Project Gutenberg
Pub. Date
2023
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English
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Bowser the Hound, outsmarted so often by Old Man Coyote, finally gets even with the help of some friends. Thornton Burgess charms young readers and nature lovers of all ages once again with another, old-fashioned story of wildlife behavior. 6 black-and-white illustrations.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 11
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The Hound of the Baskervilles is the third of the four crime novels by British writer Arthur Conan Doyle featuring the detective Sherlock Holmes. Originally serialised in The Strand Magazine from August 1901 to April 1902, it is set in 1889 largely on Dartmoor in Devon in England's West Country and tells the story of an attempted murder inspired by the legend of a fearsome, diabolical hound of supernatural origin. Holmes and Watson investigate the...
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2023
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From the same series that produced the classic and beloved novel, Call of the Wild, Jack London's Jerry of the Islands accompanies the other Jack London stories that portray dog protagonists. Born on the Santa Isabelle Island, Jerry, an Irish terrier, belongs to a slave owner named Mr. Haggin. On the plantation, Jerry is responsible for chasing the slaves, as ordered by Mr. Haggin. He is content on the plantation, but when Captain Van Horn comes into...
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2023
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"Michael, Brother of Jerry" is a 1917 novel by Jack London. It is the sequel to his novel "Jerry of the Islands", which was also released in 1917. The books tell the story of the Irish Terriers Jerry and his brother Michael, who both reside on the Solomon Islands. This charming tale will appeal to dog lovers and lovers of dog literature, and it is not to be missed by those who have read and enjoyed other works by Jack London.
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J. M. Dent & Co.
Pub. Date
2023
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English
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"Pussy and Doggy Tales" is an 1899 collection of short children's stories about the lives and adventures of various cats and dogs. Edith Nesbit (1858 – 1924) was a prolific and popular writer of children's literature, publishing more than 60 such books under the name E. Nesbit. She was also a political activist and co-founded the Fabian Society, which had a significant influence on the Labour Party and British politics in general. This charming...
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GROSSET & DUNLAP
Pub. Date
2023
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English
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The Story of a Candy Rabbit by Laura Lee Hope is a children's book that tells the story of a candy rabbit named Jack, who comes to life and goes on adventures with his new owner, a little girl named Janet. Jack was made by a candy maker named Hercules, who was known for making the best candy in town. However, Jack was not satisfied with being just a candy rabbit and wished to be a real rabbit. One day, a fairy comes and grants Jack's wish, and he...
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2023
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English
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To Baree, for many days after he was born, the world was a vast gloomy cavern.
During these first days of his life his home was in the heart of a great windfall where Gray Wolf, his blind mother, had found a safe nest for his babyhood, and to which Kazan, her mate, came only now and then, his eyes gleaming like strange balls of greenish fire in the darkness. It was Kazan's eyes that gave to Baree his first impression of something existing away from...
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R.F. Fenno & Company
Pub. Date
2023
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English
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Uncle Wiggily in the Woods is a children's book written by Howard Roger Garis and first published in 1921. It is part of a series of stories featuring Uncle Wiggily, a rabbit who wears clothes and uses a cane to help him walk. In this book, Uncle Wiggily goes on a series of adventures in the woods with his animal friends, including Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat, and Sammie Littletail, the rabbit. They encounter various obstacles and challenges,...
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A.L. Burt Company
Pub. Date
2023
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English
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Uncle Wiggily in Wonderland is a children's book written by Howard Roger Garis and published in 1922. It follows the adventures of Uncle Wiggily, a kind and adventurous rabbit, as he travels through a fantastical world filled with talking animals and magical creatures. In this book, Uncle Wiggily finds himself in a dreamlike state, where he encounters a wide range of characters and situations inspired by Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland."...
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R.F. Fenno & Company
Pub. Date
2023
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English
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Uncle Wiggily's Fortune is a children's book written by Howard Roger Garis, first published in 1928. The story follows the adventures of Uncle Wiggily, a rabbit, and his animal friends as they try to find the treasure of the old pirate, Captain Kidd. Uncle Wiggily and his friends set out on a journey to find the treasure, but they are pursued by the sly fox, who is determined to steal the treasure for himself. Along the way, they encounter several...
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A.L. Burt Company
Pub. Date
2023
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English
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Uncle Wiggily's Travels is a children's book written by Howard Roger Garis and illustrated by Louis Wisa. It is part of a series of books featuring the character of Uncle Wiggily, a rabbit who goes on adventures and helps other animals in need. In this book, Uncle Wiggily travels to various parts of the world, including Europe, Africa, and Asia. Along the way, he meets many different animals and helps them with their problems. He helps a lion who...
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