![]() ![]() He turns into a vicious, resentful, aggressive and solitary rebel. Grey Beaver adopts the young pup and names him White Fang.Īt the encampment, White Fang is a misfit among the dogs and pups reared there. Once, while roaming close to a Native Indian encampment, One-Eye is recognized by Grey Beaver, a young hunter whose dead brother had tamed her many years ago. As a pup, White Fang and his mother, One-Eye, survive vicious attacks by other wolves and a vengeful lynx whose kittens were killed by One-Eye. The bloody battles for survival among the denizens of this frozen land are wonderfully depicted. Set in the harsh environment of Canada's Yukon territory, White Fang tells the gripping tale of a young half breed pup, born of a wild mother who is herself half dog, half wolf. Like Black Beauty by Anna Sewell, White Fang also addresses ethical issues, social injustices and cruelty to our four footed friends. The most appealing aspect of White Fang is that it's told from the point of view of an animal, in this case an Alaskan Husky. Since then it continues to enjoy immense acclaim and popularity as a coming of age allegory where a nonconformist youngster is transformed into a responsible citizen. Hugely popular among younger readers, White Fang by Jack London was a runaway hit when it first debuted in 1906, as a serial story in the Outing magazine. ![]()
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