Jerry of the Islands

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Creators: Jack London (1876-1916) "Jerry of the Islands" by Jack London is a novel published in 1917. This adventure tale follows Jerry, an Irish terrier, through the Solomon Islands as he passes from owner to owner in a dangerous colonial world. After his ship is attacked by natives, Jerry must navigate life among island tribes, face ritual sacrifice, and survive in the jungle. Based on London's own shipwreck experience, the story traces one dog's journey across treacherous waters and unfamiliar shores in search of belonging. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading Level: Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Rights: Public domain in the USA. Downloads: 558

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