Jerry of the Islands: A True Dog Story is a novel by American writer Jack London.

In the preface, Jack London tells about the ship Minota on which he traveled and which wrecked in the Solomon Islands.

Captain Kellar of Eugenie ship rescued Jack London after the shipwreck but later died by the hands of the cannibals.

During the voyage on Minota, Jack London and his wife found a dog aboard the ship, an Irish terrier named Peggy.

Higgin gave Jerry to Mr. Van Horn, Captain of ship Arangi, under condition to return the dog if something bad happens.

Jerry led a fairly quiet life until local sorcerer Agno decided to use the dog for a sacrifice.

Out in the beach, the dog saw a distant ship and plunged into the sea, thinking it is Arangi and hoping to see his beloved Captain Van Horn.