Book details
White Fang
Description
These children's classics have been sensitively adapted to enrich your junior pupils' reading. They are part of a structured reading programme for juniors from Oxford Reading Tree, Levels 9-16. They have masses of boy and girl appeal and will introduce your readers to significant authors from the past - a key part of the Literacy Strategy.
Each book features two author biographies - one for the original author and one for the TreeTops author. In addition each book includes comprehension questions and teaching notes to help draw out and practice difficult comprehension strategies such as inference, empathy and deduction. There are also notes to help with historical and social context and any challenging vocabulary, ensuring the books are easily accessible.
Help with childrens reading development is also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.
This book is also available as part of a mixed pack of 6 different books or a class pack of 36 books of the same ORT level.
Age
12-15
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
80 pages
Why to read
- Classic Literature: 'White Fang' is considered a classic of American literature, offering readers a chance to engage with a piece of literary history that has influenced countless other works.
- Understanding of Nature and Nurture: The novel explores the complex interplay between nature and nurture, delving into the instincts and environment that shape the behavior of the titular wolf-dog, White Fang.
- Social Commentary: Jack London uses the story to comment on the harsh realities of life in the Yukon during the Klondike Gold Rush and to explore themes of morality, survival, and the struggle between civilization and the wild.
- Engaging Storytelling: 'White Fang' is known for its gripping narrative, vivid descriptions of the wilderness, and the emotional journey of its central character, making it a compelling read for those interested in adventure and animal stories.