Call of the Wild
What made Buck such a good lead dog?
Chapter 4
Chapter 4
Buck was simply the strongest. Francois is surprised and thrilled to learn that Buck excels at leading, whipping the rest of the team into shape. Buck forces Pike to carry his share of the load, and he soundly punishes Joe for his bad behavior.
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