When the Wild Calls
McKinley, a malamute, is a good dog he's reliable and trustworthy. Whether it's watching over the other dogs of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, or taking care of his human pup, Jack, McKinley never even thinks of letting anyone down until he meets Lupin. Lupin is a she-wolf and she's urging the dogs of Steamboat Springs to leave their domesticated lives and join her wild pack. And though she scares McKinley, he also finds himself drawn to her and the life of freedom that she offers.
For the first time, McKinley's loyalties are torn. Should he stay with his humans and continue to lead the dogs of Steamboat Springs? Or should he join the wolf and live freely, like his ancestors did? When the wild calls, what will McKinley's answer be?
Publishers Weekly
Themes reminiscent of Jack London's Call of the Wild ring throughout this vividly imagined animal story told from a canine perspective, said PW. The action moves along at a crackling pace, reaching a crescendo in a dramatic moonlight confrontation. Ages 8-12. (Apr.) Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.
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- Children's Books
- Geography & Cultures
- Where We Live
- City Life
- Where We Live
- Geography & Cultures
Publisher : Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Author : Avi
Language : English
Edition : Reprint
Published :2003-04-01
Number Of Pages : 256
Binding : Paperback
ISBN-10 : 0689838255
ISBN-13 : 9780689838255
Item weight : 0.4 lb
Dimensions : 0.7 in x 5.1 in x 7.6 in
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