The Call of the Wild (Broché)

In the last part of the nineteenth century Jack London visited the Klondike in northwest Canada because he wanted to find gold. He didn't find any but he returned with a story that is now one of America's greatest classics This is the story of Buck, a wonderful, big dog. One day someone takes him from his home in sunny California to the very cold Klondike and he must work. Life is now very difficult and Buck must learn how to survive.
Read about his adventures and how he adapts to his new life. This reader uses the expansive reading approach, where the text becomes a springboard to improve language skills and to explore historical background, cultural connections and other topics suggested by the text. As well as the story and a playscript, this reader contains : Wide range of activities practising the four skills ; PET-style activities ; Full recording of the text with additional listening activities ; Beautifully illustrated dossiers on the Klondike Gold Rush and Wolves ; Project on the web ; Exit tests and keys at www.blackcat-cideb.com.