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The Incredible Journey | 
 enlarge | Author: Sheila Burnford
Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Category: Book
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Rating:  79 reviews
Sales Rank: 93519
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Young Adult
Pages: 160
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.6
ISBN: 0385322798
EAN: 9780385322799
ASIN: 0385322798
Publication Date: June 1, 1997
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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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 The classic story of three pets' dangerous journey home December 30, 2005
Daniel Jolley (Shelby, North Carolina USA)
24 out of 26 found this review helpful
The Incredible Journey tells the story of three animal companions - a young Labrador Retriever, an aging Bull Terrier, and a feisty Siamese cat - who embark on a dangerous journey home through the Canadian wilderness. They had been staying with a family friend while their real owners were temporarily residing in Europe, but they lit out for home on their own after their current keeper left for vacation. The plan was for the couple who took care of the house to look after the pets, but fate conspired to make them think Mr. Longridge had taken the animals with him. Thus, as the animals made their way west toward their old home, no one at all knew they were missing.
Sheila Burnford's narrative is surprisingly realistic. Animals can't survive for weeks without food, and the only food available in the Canadian forests in early autumn is other animals. The cat is especially good at snaring warm snacks, and the Lab is capable of chasing something down from time to time - and luckily, both are willing to share with the old Bull Terrier whose age is catching up with him. It's a little sad to read about the demise of so many birds and rodents, but this book describes the animals' captures and kills rather straightforwardly. Of course, the trio also benefits from a few encounters with humans (although the Bull Terrier learns that his charms don't always win over the person on the other side of the door). These make for some emotional passages of their own, but the trio only stay in one place long enough to refresh and recover themselves.
The woods hold many dangers, which the animals could never survive on their own. Indeed, each one of them suffers trials that threaten to end their journey altogether, and the friends are also separated at times. Whatever happens, though, the drive of the young Lab as he leads his friends ever westward toward his image of home overrides individual pains and fears. The commitment and bravery the animals show toward one another in the face of several very real threats is inspiring and heart-warming.
If you love pets or animals in general, this is a really emotional story - not only the ending, but several sections throughout the whole book. The friendship and teamwork of these three very different animals is touching and wonderful to watch and experience. The Incredible Journey is nothing less than a classic that all animal lovers should have in their personal library.
Incredibly Good. May 17, 2001
Christopher B. Jonnes (Stillwater, MN United States)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
The Incredible Journey is mandatory reading for all kids and pet lovers. The book is on equal par with other classic animal tales such as Sounder and Old Yeller. It has a good combination of exciting action and emotionally-charged drama. Many young readers will be moved to both tears and cheers.Through a series of mishaps, a trio of pets--a Labrador retriever, bull terrier, and Siamese cat--are left stranded in a cabin over two hundred miles from home. These three anthropomorphic characters assume the responsibility of saving themselves by journeying home by instinct and foot. What follows is a fantastic series of challenges and accomplishments. Their trek leads them through the north woods where they face wild predators, the elements, starvation, and incomprehensible distance. Along the way they learn lessons of love, loyalty, and perseverance. Wonderfully entertaining. --Christopher Bonn Jonnes, author of Wake Up Dead.
Truly an incredible journey! (...) March 8, 2006
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
Have you ever heard of 2 dogs and a cat traveling through the Canadian Wilderness. This book is great for 5th grade students. The author of this book is Sheila Burnford.
The book takes place in the Canadian Wilderness. The animals owner goes off on a hunting trip. The animals run after him. On the way the animals find a house to stay in. One of the dogs gets hit by a porcupine before they find the house. When they found him he and their real owners where looking for them.
What a great read! This is an awesome book because there is adventure, excitement and the book will make you want to keep reading it. In the book there is a fight with a mother bear and her cub. The animals also meet Indians. The Incredible Journey is even better than Hatchet.
The book had no awards. I think that's wrong. I have no suggestions for improving this book. There are no improvements because I think this is the best book ever.
You should buy this book. Or you could read it in school. If you wanted you could probably get it in the library.
This is the best book ever October 27, 1999
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
The Incredible Journey is the best book I have ever read. It is the best suspense book, too. I think Sheila Burnford is the best descriptive writer I've ever read.This book is about two dogs and a cat . They have to go two hundred and thirty miles to find their owner at a river canoeing . The owner left them home and had somebody look after them . The person showed up late and the animals went to find their owner. The animals have to deal with wild animals like bears and porcupines. They also nearly starve while trying to be with their owner at the river. All in all, I think you should read this well-written book. You will find out how much animals love people and it teaches us to work together. There is so much more in this book. So, if you like suspense this is a great book to read!
The Incredible Journey December 14, 2001
A 12-year old reader (Coatesville, PA)
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
This story is about two dogs and a cat whose master goes away on a hunting trip. He leaves them with his friend who doesn't get home in time and the animals leave to find their master. The trio get into a lot of adventures throught out their journey. They get seperated, hurt, and even help a little girl get rescued. Overall it was a great book. I recomend it for people ages 10 and up.
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