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The Incredible Journey
The Incredible Journey
Author: Sheila Burnford
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 t...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780385322799
ISBN-10: 0385322798
Publication Date: 6/1/1997
Pages: 160
Reading Level: Young Adult
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  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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3.5 stars, based on 11 ratings
Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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This is the one book I completely remember reading in childhood - it was a wonderful story and I highly recommend it to any parent wanting a "clean" and very engaging book for their child - I think age 10 is a perfect age to read this book. I remember I cried, laughed and really felt like I was there.
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The courageous, heartwarming story of three runaway pets.
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Children's heartwarming story about the courageous journey of three runaway pets.
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First publised in the early 1960s this carefully researched account of the actual, dangerous, almost unbeliveable journey of 2 dogs and a cat in search of their family. Considered one of the best animal stories ever written. A perennial favorite.
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A childhood favorite of mine: the realistic and somewhat scary adventures of two dogs and a cat trying to cross the wilderness to go home.
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Wonderful, heartwarming book for older children and especially adults! Great for reading this holiday time of year.
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"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
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Story: The Hunters had gone to England and so entrusted the animals to John Longridge. One fateful day the animals left without a trace. The animals followed their instincts and the adventure to return home begins. Bodger, the old Bull Terrier, Tao the cat and the Labrador retriever travel through the Canadian wilderness. Separately, they would soon have died...but together they make their way home to the family they love.
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Reading level of this book is 6.0.
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The classic story of three lost pets on a journey home.
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A labrador retriever, bull terrier and Siamese cat set out across the Canadian wilderness to make their way home to the family they love.
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This wonderful book formed the basis for the film "Homeward Bound." I'm reading it again before putting on the shelf with my posted books, and you will certainly enjoy reading it before passing it on to a child.
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The courageous, heartwarming story of three runaway pets. Recommended for ages 9 to 12.
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Entertaining children's book which inspired 2 feature films.
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Great book about 2 dogs and a cat finding their way back home.
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Category : Children

A Siamese cat, an old bull terrier, and a young Labrador retriever travel together 250 miles through the Canadian wilderness to find their family.

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 timeand has been popular ever since its debut in 1961.


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