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White Fang

3.9 out of 5, from 383 ratings from Hardcover readers

Born wild in the Yukon, a wolf-dog passes from his mother to Native owners and then to cruel masters who turn him into a fighter, until a gold prospector tries to win his trust.

Facts last checked 2026-10-17

First published
1906
Pace
Medium
Length
Short
Pages
274
Format
Standalone

Read this if you like classic wilderness adventure told from an animal's point of view.

Skip this if you cannot stand depictions of animal cruelty and dog fights.

The feel

Content warnings

  • Animal death
  • Violence

Also reported by Hardcover readers:

  • Dog Fighting
  • Animal cruelty

Quick answers about White Fang

What is White Fang about?
Born wild in the Yukon, a wolf-dog passes from his mother to Native owners and then to cruel masters who turn him into a fighter, until a gold prospector tries to win his trust.
Who should read White Fang?
Read it if you like classic wilderness adventure told from an animal's point of view. Skip it if you cannot stand depictions of animal cruelty and dog fights.
How long and how fast is White Fang?
It is a medium-paced, short read of about 274 pages, first published in 1906.
Does White Fang have content warnings?
Content we flag: Animal death, Violence.
Can I borrow White Fang for free?
Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends White Fang; the borrow button above searches it for you.

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