- “The Call of the Wild” by Jack London: This classic adventure novel follows a dog named Buck as he adapts to the harsh life of a sled dog during the Klondike Gold Rush.
- “White Fang” by Jack London: Also set during the Klondike Gold Rush, this novel tells the story of a wolf-dog hybrid named White Fang and his struggles for survival in the Yukon wilderness.
- “Klondike Tales” by Jack London: A collection of short stories by Jack London, “Klondike Tales” explores various themes related to life in the Yukon during the gold rush.
- “Never Cry Wolf” by Farley Mowat: This autobiographical novel follows a biologist’s study of wolves in the Canadian Arctic and Yukon. It provides insights into the region’s ecosystem and cultures.
- “The Wild Horse Dancer” by Cathie Pelletier: This novel captures the beauty of the Yukon through the perspective of a young girl who trains a wild horse and faces various challenges in the process.
- “The Yukon Queen” by Kenneth Thomasma: This historical adventure novel tells the story of a teenage girl who disguises herself as a boy to work on a steamboat traveling through the Yukon during the gold rush.
- “Gold Diggers: Striking It Rich in the Klondike” by Charlotte Gray: This non-fiction book explores the Klondike Gold Rush and its impact on the people who migrated to the Yukon in search of wealth and adventure.
- “The Curse of the Viking Grave” by Farley Mowat: This young adult novel takes place in the Yukon and follows a group of kids who stumble upon a Viking grave and find themselves involved in a mysterious adventure.
- “The Spell of the Yukon and Other Verses” by Robert W. Service: Although not a novel, this collection of poems by Robert W. Service provides lyrical descriptions of the Yukon’s landscapes, people, and way of life.
- “Klondike Fever: The Life and Death of the Last Great Gold Rush” by Pierre Berton: Another non-fiction book, “Klondike Fever” delves into the history of the Klondike Gold Rush and the dramatic events that unfolded during that period in Yukon’s history.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Yukon
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