Buck, a German shepherd mix, is stolen from his home in California and sold to a vicious owner to become part of a sledding team. Raised as a pet, he is not ready for the hardships of life as a working dog in the frozen North. Along with the difficulties of adapting to his new surroundings, Buck contends with brutal and neglectful treatment at the hands of a series of owners. He must also continually battle with the other dogs for supremacy. It will take all his strength to survive. At last Buck becomes the dog of a wise wilderness man—but the wolves are howling and Buck has to decide once and for all where he will call home.

A must-read for adventure fans and animal lovers alike, this book has inspired many beloved dog stories.