Jack London
The Call of the Wild: what to read next?
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Jack LondonWhite FangWhite Fang, an animal born in the wild, quickly learns the brutal laws of survival. Captured by humans, he discovers a world dominated by violence and control. Gradually, his fate changes when he meets a master capable of offering more than brutality. His journey oscillates…By the same authorSame genreSame era
L. Frank BaumThe Wizard of OzDorothy, a young girl carried away by a tornado, finds herself in a fantastical world where she seeks to return home. On her way to the mysterious Wizard of Oz, she meets a scarecrow without a brain, a tin man without a heart, and a lion without courage. Together, they face…Same countrySame genreSame era
Mark TwainAdventures of Huckleberry FinnHuckleberry Finn, a young boy seeking freedom, escapes an oppressive life and travels down the Mississippi on a raft with Jim, a runaway slave. Together, they face dangers, unpredictable encounters, and moral dilemmas. Huck begins to question the rules of the society he was…Same countrySame genreSame era
Edward StratemeyerThe Rover BoysAn adventure novel for young readers, the twelfth volume of the Rover Boys series. The three Rover brothers, Dick, Tom and Sam, spend the end of summer at Valley Brook, the family farm in New York State. A mountain outing leads them to a cave where thieves hide their loot,…Same countrySame genreSame era
Rudyard KiplingThe Jungle BookMowgli, a child raised by wolves in the jungle, learns to survive among animals and understand their laws. Guided by Baloo the wise bear and Bagheera the protective panther, he grows between the human and wild worlds. But the threat of the tiger Shere Khan looms over him,…Same genreSame era
E. NesbitThe Railway ChildrenRoberta, Peter, and Phyllis, three children, see their lives overturned when their father suddenly disappears. Forced to leave their comfortable life, they move to the countryside near a railway that becomes the center of their adventures. Curious and close‑knit, they form…Same genreSame era
Herbert QuickAladdin and CoAn American novel published in 1904 and narrated by Albert Barslow. A young politician whose career has just come to an end, Albert moves with his wife Alice to join his childhood friend Jim Elkins in Lattimore, a quiet little town in the American West. Jim's plan is to make…Same countrySame genreSame era
Robert Louis StevensonTreasure IslandJim Hawkins, a young boy, discovers a map leading to hidden treasure and sets off on a sea expedition. Surrounded by sailors, some far from trustworthy, he must show courage and intelligence. Among them, Long John Silver, charismatic and ambiguous, plays a central role in the…Same genreSame era
Mark TwainThe Adventures of Tom SawyerTom Sawyer, a mischievous boy living on the banks of the Mississippi, multiplies adventures and pranks with his friend Huckleberry Finn. Through games, escapades, and discoveries, he turns everyday life into a field of exploration. But some experiences confront him with more…Same countrySame genreSame era
John BuchanThe Thirty-Nine StepsRichard Hannay, an ordinary man, becomes unwittingly involved in an international espionage case after a dangerous revelation. Forced to flee, he crosses England while escaping his pursuers. Alone against all, he must thwart a plot that threatens the country’s security. The…Same genreSame era
Mark TwainThe Prince and the PauperTom Canty, a poor child living in misery, accidentally meets Prince Edward, who looks strikingly like him. For fun, they exchange roles but become trapped in lives that are not their own. Tom discovers the constraints of power, while Edward faces the harshness of the streets.…Same countrySame genreSame era
Ferenc MolnárThe Paul Street BoysIn Budapest, a band of schoolboys holds a vacant lot between a timber yard and the tenements, the only place they have to play. The Red Shirts, who rule the nearby botanical garden, mean to take it, and war is organised with ranks, a flag and a council of war. Nemecsek, a…Same genreSame era