Novels (The Call of the Wild / White Fang) vs Old Yeller: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Dogs, Historical Fiction, History, Children's fiction, Fiction
Novels (The Call of the Wild / White Fang)
Two classic tales of dogs, one part wolf and one a Saint Bernard/Scotch shepherd mix that becomes leader of a wolf pack, as they have adventures in the Yukon wilderness with both humans and other animals.
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Old Yeller
At first, Travis couldn't stand the sight of Old Yeller. The stray dog was ugly, and a thieving rascal, too. But he sure was clever, and a smart dog could be a big help on the wild Texas frontier, especially with Papa…
The verdict
- Readers rate Old Yeller highest: Old Yeller 4.4 · Novels (The Call of the Wild / White Fang) 3.9.
- Old Yeller is the quickest read — about 2 hours vs 6 for Novels (The Call of the Wild / White Fang).
- Old Yeller has the widest readership — 874 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Novels (The Call of the Wild / White Fang) | Old Yeller | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 4.0 (364) | 3.7 (94) |
| Google Books | — | 5.0 (2) |
| Apple Books | 4.0 (20) | 4.5 (874) |
Reception
| Novels (The Call of the Wild / White Fang) | Old Yeller | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 364 | 874 |
| Editions | 82 | 48 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 18968 |
| Pages | 371 | 117 |