White Fang by Jack London

This is the story of White Fang, a wolf dog who is forced to learn and obey the harsh laws of the Alaskan wilderness. In the end, though, White Fang wins the game of life, not by being the toughest or most ruthless, but by learning to love. The The most interesting part of the book is the way White Fang's thinking is described. I have always wondered how animals think. Do they "think" like we do, forming connections and theories? I am sure research has been conducted along these lines, but Jack London has described animal's internal life in a poetic way. While White Fang's thoughts are less acute and more strictly focused than ours, he definitely thinks. White Fang strategizes, figures out relationships and most importantly, deduces rules and even simple philosophies from his experiences. This view of a dog's mind seems to apply to every dog. I know, so Jack London must have hit upon some truth. Well, maybe I'm wrong. I don't even own a dog. You should read White Fang and decide for yourself.

Raymond G., grade 8