Tuesday, April 14, 2009

White Fang, by Jack London

White Fang, the popular 1930s book by Jack London, is one of the most addicting books I've ever read. The story is about a half-wolf female in the pack who is then taken in by Native Americans, and has more half-wolf-babies, of which just one survives. What I liked best about this book was how the author takes you into the mind of the cub, and tells you what it's thinking, from hitting its head on the wall to its first encounter with a ferret. I would tell anybody who likes dogs, wolves, or any kind of animal that can bite and has 4 legs to read this book. My favorite part of the entire book was between the cover and the back; everything about White Fang was great. There is only one thing I know nobody will like about the book: when they finish it. - Reviewed by Gamer, grade 9. .

2 comments:

Teen Speak said...

In the wild, rule one is kill or be killed. White Fang, the offspring of an intelligent female wolf and an exceptionally strong sleigh dog, learned just that. But unlike most of his kind, he won't be one to run free in the wild. Instead, he'll face true terror. He'll be bought as a slave by a man who will show him what fear really means. Forced to fight for his "master," he must constantly be on the verge of life and death and live a life with no end, no meaning, and only hatred by his side. Will he ever know love or will he be a merciless killer in the end?

This is a fantastic book that is written by a fantastic author, the author of Call of the Wild. It is such a great story with a decent layer of depth and complexity to keep you hooked until the end. While Call of the Wild is better known, this one in my opinion is much better when it comes down to it. Fans of the classics should be pleased with this one, but fans of lighthearted stories need not buy this one. It's rather sad all in all, but like with many good books that sadness is needed for added depth. People who enjoy adventure and drama will enjoy this one especially well, but I'd recommend this as something many people should check out at the library if they're not sure.


-Reviewed by Ashot C., grade 9.

Teen Speak said...

"White Fang" is a novel written by Jack London in 1906. It is a story about a wolf-dog, so that already makes the book interesting. The novel follows a wolf-dog named White Fang and his events. White Fang was living with his mother and learning the rules of the wild, but one day everything changes for the poor wolf-dog. Tragedy begins when his mother gets taken away by the humans. White Fang tries to go after her, but gets immediately stopped by the humans. After that, White Fang has to learn a new way of surviving. He has to survive living with the humans.

I absolutely loved this book. The unique way of showing the perspectives of an animsl, made me like this book. The book also had great characters and an interesting plot. This book will be loved by the people who are interested in the wild. It will make them think and feel like they are in the wild. This book made me feel the joy and misery of the wolves and dogs. It will make you sympathize with how the animals think and act.

Reviewed by Jonah
Glendale Central Library