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About Jack London

Jack London was born in San Francisco on January 12th 1876, the unwanted child of a spiritualist mother and astrologer father. He was raised by Virginia Prentiss, a former slave, before rejoining his mother and her new husband, John London. Largely self-educated, the teenage Jack made money stealing oysters and working on a schooner before briefly studying at the University of Berkeley in 1896. He left to join the Klondike Gold Rush a year later, a phenomenon that would go on to form the background of his literary masterpieces, The Call of the Wild (1903) and White Fang (1906). Alongside his novel writing London dabbled in war reportage, agriculture and politics. He was married twice and had two daughters from his first marriage. London died in 1916 from complications of numerous chronic illnesses.

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Earth Day

The Call of the Wild by Jack London from Puffin - perfect to learn all about the Earth!

13 days ago

National Pet Month

A book about dogs to celebrate #NationalPetMonth! The Call of the Wild by Jack London from Penguin Random House Children's UK

1 month ago

National Pet Month

A book about dogs to celebrate #NationalPetMonth! The Call of the Wild & White Fang by Jack London from Macmillan Collector's Library

1 month ago

World Stray Animal Day

Today is #WorldStrayAnimalsDay, show your love for animals with The Call of the Wild & White Fang by Jack London but remember those who aren't lucky enough to have a home. Published by Macmillan Collector's Library.

1 month ago

Alaska Purchase

On this day 1867, the USA bought Alaska from Russia. Time to read The Call of the Wild & White Fang by Jack London. Published by Macmillan Collector's Library.

1 month ago

World Storytelling Day

With so many stories, how about this treasury. The Call of the Wild & White Fang, by Jack London, published by Macmillan Collector's Library.

1 month ago

International Polar Bear Day

Where do Polar Bears live? Check out The Call of the Wild & White Fang by Jack London. Published by Macmillan Collector's Library.

2 months ago

Happy birthday Jack London

Happy Birthday Jack London! Now's the time to read The Call of the Wild published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

3 months ago

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