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The Wild (The Secret Journeys of Jack London #1)
by
Christopher Golden (Goodreads Author),
Tim Lebbon (Goodreads Author), Greg Ruth
The world knows Jack London as a writer who lived his own thrilling, real-life adventures. But there are parts of his life that have remained hidden for many years, things so horrifying even he couldn’t set them down in writing. These are the Secret Journeys of Jack London.
We meet Jack at age seventeen, following thousands of men and women into the Yukon Territory in searc...more
We meet Jack at age seventeen, following thousands of men and women into the Yukon Territory in searc...more
Hardcover, 368 pages
Published
March 1st 2011
by HarperCollins
(first published April 1st 2010)
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Young Jack takes off for the Yukon with his ailing brother-in-law, who soon turns back and leaves Jack with provisions but no companion. Things aren't easy-- with the help of a new friend, Merritt, he traverses a frozen, raging river, gets captured by slavers who make him pan for gold, and is almost eaten by a wendigo who does devour many of his companions. Saved by a beautiful young girl, Jack spends a long time in her enchanted cabin recovering before he realizes that she is like Odysseus' Cir...more
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3.5/5
"Sauvage" (en version française) est un vrai roman d'aventures, mais à mon avis il convient plus aux ados qu'aux adultes.
C'est l'histoire romancée de Jack London, son départ à la recherche d'or dans le grand Nord. J'aime beaucoup le concept de raconter la vie d'un auteur via un roman, et au fur et à mesure que j'avançais je regrettais de ne pas avoir lu L'appel de la forêt récemment. Je suis sûre d'avoir raté plein de références!
Ceci dit, ça n'empêche pas du tout d'apprécier le livre, il n...more
"Sauvage" (en version française) est un vrai roman d'aventures, mais à mon avis il convient plus aux ados qu'aux adultes.
C'est l'histoire romancée de Jack London, son départ à la recherche d'or dans le grand Nord. J'aime beaucoup le concept de raconter la vie d'un auteur via un roman, et au fur et à mesure que j'avançais je regrettais de ne pas avoir lu L'appel de la forêt récemment. Je suis sûre d'avoir raté plein de références!
Ceci dit, ça n'empêche pas du tout d'apprécier le livre, il n...more
Part historical fiction of the Yukon Gold Rush and Jack London's early experiences, and part dark fairytale fantasy, this is one wild tale. Jack and his older brother-in-law James leave San Francisco for the Yukon territory of Alaska, where they plan to search for the gold they've heard so much about. Alaska is a feral, vicious place, though,and Jack discovers quickly how little civil behavior means there. James bails out on the trip early on, realizing his health problems will be the death of h...more
Je ne sais pas trop quoi penser de ce roman. sans être mauvais, il peine à convaincre pleinement.
L'idée de départ est bonne : prendre comme personnage central Jack London et lui construire une biographie fictive et occulte à travers ses voyages.
Donc pour ce tome 1, le grand Nord. Au niveau du récit, on retrouve bien l'ambiance d'un Jack London, on en retrouve les codes, et même le décor nous semble familier (entre la lecture de ses livres et les adaptations au cinéma...), et c'est presque trop p...more
L'idée de départ est bonne : prendre comme personnage central Jack London et lui construire une biographie fictive et occulte à travers ses voyages.
Donc pour ce tome 1, le grand Nord. Au niveau du récit, on retrouve bien l'ambiance d'un Jack London, on en retrouve les codes, et même le décor nous semble familier (entre la lecture de ses livres et les adaptations au cinéma...), et c'est presque trop p...more
i could not finish this... I'm not sure why other than that it was pretty boring for me. At first I thought it would be interesting since I had read some Jack London in 8th grade, but unfortunately it wasn't interesting at all. I started reading and I was like.. bleh. My interpretation of beginning: "Yay! We're going on an adventure that's probably just like a Jack London story!! WOO-HOO I dreamed of this moment foreverrr!"
Ok, I think I exaggerated that because the characters weren't that hyper,...more
Ok, I think I exaggerated that because the characters weren't that hyper,...more
I was really excited about this book. I'm a fan of London's science fiction. I love the state historical park where he lived and have visited his grave several times.
Unfortunately, after 100 pages, I'm giving up on this novel. It didn't bode well when the authors' chose to have Jack and his companions trapped in a conveniently located cabin for 7 months in the dead of winter. That pretty much meant the story ground to a halt four chapters in. I knew Jack was never in any real jeopardy, since I k...more
Unfortunately, after 100 pages, I'm giving up on this novel. It didn't bode well when the authors' chose to have Jack and his companions trapped in a conveniently located cabin for 7 months in the dead of winter. That pretty much meant the story ground to a halt four chapters in. I knew Jack was never in any real jeopardy, since I k...more
When I picked up this book, I expected a Jack London-like outdoor adventure featuring a boy, wolves, and survival. However, this book is more hints of The Call of the Wild with a supernatural, ghost story twist. Authors Golden and Lebbon place a young Jack London in the Yukon searching for gold, but they draw from the myths and legends of that area and time period to add to their story. Jack’s story has wilderness adventures with a spooky, surreal tinge to them.
Although it was different than I e...more
Although it was different than I e...more
Thoughts on the Overall Book: This was one of those books for me that has such a unique premise that I had to read it. I have actually not read any of Jack London's stuff (unless I did in school and don't remember) but I obviously know the gist of it and so this book sparked my interest. This series is about a young Jack London, before he really became famous, and his supposed 'secret journeys' that are written down, as we see in the preface, by a companion of his who he meets in the book. It wa...more
Apr 17, 2012
Kath Ann
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Shelves:
adventure-action,
survival,
yukon-history,
supernatural,
wolves,
fantasy,
gold-rush,
canada-history
I enjoyed this to a point. It did capture my attention as I have always been fascinated with the Gold Rush in Alaska and have traveled through some of the areas. The adventure was captivating and Jack's ties to the wolf and some of the legends were interesting. But it got a little out there for me when some of the 'supernatural legends' came to life. I wanted to believe this story and recount more of the history of the adventure. Throwing in the encounter with the Wendigo and Leysa's magical for...more
So, reading this book as an adult I would give it about 1, maybe two stars. But as a young boy in 8th or 9th grade who struggles with reading I'll give it a 3, maybe even a 4. There is plenty of adventure and action and blood to attract a reluctant readers attention, but sometimes those aforementioned aspects take too long to appear (like the part where Jack is stuck in the magical evil forest). Plus, Jack London just doesn't matter to any of the students who I have taught so they will be lost o...more
Sep 07, 2011
Bonnie
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Shelves:
adventure,
american-history,
canada,
coming-of-age,
dogs,
fantasy,
fiction,
guys-read,
historical-fiction,
magic,
supernatural,
survival,
teen,
travel,
young-adult
A mix of historical fiction and fantasy, The Secret Journey of Jack London reimagines the writer's life, beginning with his adventures in the Klondike. Jack is 17 (a few years younger than the real Jack) and journeying with his aging brother-in-law in an attempt to strike it rich. While Jack is seeking gold in order to save his mother's home, his true purpose is to learn more about himself. The brother-in-law is quickly written out of the story and Jack instead teams up with two other young men....more
We all know of the incredible writings of Jack London, who brought the wild world of nature to life with such unforgettable books as White Fang and Call of the Wild. He was a man who embraced nature and respected everything it had to offer, but how did he become this man?
The dynamic writing duo of Christopher Golden and Tim Lebbon – who have brought us the entertaining “Hidden Cities” series with The Map of Moments and Mind the Gap – seek to answer this question now with a new series: The Secret...more
The dynamic writing duo of Christopher Golden and Tim Lebbon – who have brought us the entertaining “Hidden Cities” series with The Map of Moments and Mind the Gap – seek to answer this question now with a new series: The Secret...more
Took me longer than I care to admit to finally finish this one. While I really liked the modern treatment of Jack London as a 18 yr old making it on his own in the wilds of Alaska, I thought it went on a bit too long, and the romantic subplot while intriguing enough for this middle-aged YA librarian, may be too icky (or just plan uninteresting) for the intended middle grade boy audience.
Woah! This was an amazing book! I read it in one sitting--couldn't put it down. It explores such a dark side of humanity, and the battle against it. I would highly recommend this to anyone who loves adventure or mind-jangling stories. Actually, I'd probably recommend it to anyone who would listen! A really, really great read.
Gave it a two because I did not read past 50 pages, something I hate to do, but THERE ARE SO MANY BOOKS AND SO LITTLE TIME! I just could not engage with this book and I also think the vocab is too high for most middle school kids. Too bad, I really wanted to like it.
A spiritual look at the call to adventure in the Alaskan wilderness geared for middle grade to lower high school ages boys or girls. This book includes searching for gold, being kidnapped, facing mythical creatures, and learning about the connection to the wilderness. It is not non-stop action but has enough to appeal to most readers while also exploring some deeper issues. There is some violence when the Wendigo (mythical creature) attacks.
BIG surprise!! Even though 65% of this book wasn't good, I really enjoyed the ending. It tied everything together and everything made sense. Really surprised, and I will be checking out the sequel soon!!
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. I've read "The Call of the Wild" and enjoyed it alot. Reluctant readers, especially boys will love the adventures.
It was five stars until the ending, which continued for forty more pages that could have been cut shorter. Still a good book, though.
Un peu bizarre comme concept, mais assez plaisant à lire. Imaginer Jack London contre le wendigo comme Buffy contre les vampires...
Review coming on March 2nd on my Live Journal and also at YA Books Central blog.
A really great book shows us how love is great and worth to die for
I was really excited about what was going to happen next.
Bon roman d'aventures; à destination de tous
Got witchcraft in it. Don't bother reading it.
Excellent. When it comes out in trade paperback, will definitely look to get my freshman into it.
Adventure. On the toes action. Amazing, amazing.
It's a fairly good book. Great references to old Algonquin myths but overall it's not as exciting a story as one might hope.
Ma chronique : http://liliebook.blogspot.fr/2012/05/...
I just finished it for the second time last night. The illustrations are amazing, and the author weaves the legend of the Wendigo into the story beautifully.
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Christopher Golden is the award-winning, bestselling author of such novels as The Myth Hunters, Wildwood Road, The Boys Are Back in Town, The Ferryman, Strangewood, Of Saints and Shadows, and (with Tim Lebbon) Mind the Gap. Golden co-wrote the lavishly illustrated novel Baltimore, or, The Steadfast Tin Soldier and the Vampire with Mike Mignola, which they are currently scripting as a feature film...more
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