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The Incredible Journey Paperback - 1997

by Sheila Burnford; Carl Burger (Illustrator)


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Fans of Old Yeller, Where the Red Fern Grows, and Shiloh will love this timeless classic about two dogs and a cat that embark on a journey to return to their owner and inspired the movie Homeward Bound.

An inquisitive Labrador retriever, friendly bull terrier, and courageous Siamese cat set out through the Canadian wilderness to find their owner in this truly "incredible" adventure.
Instinct tells them that the way home lies to the west and together the three house pets face hunger, the natural elements, and wild forest animals as they make their way home to the family they love.
This beloved classic that inspired the movie Homeward Bound has captured the hearts of generations of readers. The lengths to which these three animals will go for each other and for their owner make for a thrilling and thoroughly unforgettable tale. "Captivating! A tale of charm [and] high drama."--The New York Times "A classic."--The Atlantic "From the youngest child...to the oldest grown-up, there is something here for everyone."--The Horn Book

"An incredible book! A beautiful story so moving that it stays in the mind constantly. It is a gem to be treasured."--The St. Louis Post-Dispatch "I have read The Incredible Journey with much enjoyment. Obviously the author has a great knowledge of animals and a great love for them."--Joy Adamson, author of Born Free "A clever story and evocative writing will keep animal lovers and adventure fans turning the pages."--Common Sense Media Pacific Northwest Young Reader's Choice Award Winner

William Allen White Award Winner

Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award Winner

From the jacket flap

Instinct told them that the way home lay to the west. And so the doughty young Labrador retriever, the roguish bull terrier and the indomitable Siamese set out through the Canadian wilderness. Separately, they would soon have died. But, together, the three house pets faced starvation, exposure, and wild forest animals to make their way home to the family they love. "The Incredible Journey is one of the great children's stories of all time--and has been popular ever since its debut in 1961.

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  • Title The Incredible Journey
  • Author Sheila Burnford; Carl Burger (Illustrator)
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Reprint
  • Pages 160
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Yearling Books, New York, NY
  • Date 1997-01-22
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated
  • ISBN 9780440413240 / 0440413249
  • Weight 0.25 lbs (0.11 kg)
  • Dimensions 7.6 x 5.12 x 0.4 in (19.30 x 13.00 x 1.02 cm)
  • Ages 09 to 12 years
  • Grade levels 4 - 7
  • Reading level 1320
  • Themes
    • Catalog Heading: Classics
    • Curriculum Strand: Language Arts/Literature
  • Library of Congress subjects Dogs, Animals
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

About the author

Sheila Burnford was born in Scotland and lived much of her life in Canada until she passed away in 1984. She wrote books of fiction and nonfiction for both children and adults. In World War II, she was an ambulance driver. The Incredible Journey was hir first book. Carl Burger was an American illustrator and author of children's books before he passed away in 1967. He is best known for illustrating The Incredible Journey and Old Yeller.
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