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The Incredible Journey

The Incredible Journey

Children's BooksAdventure
Pages
138
Published
1960
Language
English

Synopsis

Join three loyal pets
— a Siamese cat, an old bull terrier, and a young Labrador
— as they embark on an incredible 300-mile journey through the vast Canadian wilderness. Driven by an unwavering desire to reunite with their beloved family, these animals face the harsh realities of nature with courage and companionship. This timeless tale celebrates the enduring bond between pets and their owners, and the remarkable spirit of animals.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

HeartwarmingAdventurous
QuestSurvivalFound Family

Genres

Children's Books Adventure

About the author

S
Sheila Burnford

Sheila Burnford (11 May 1918 – 20 April 1984) was a Scottish-born writer of fiction and nonfiction for children and adults. Educated in England, France and Germany, she served as a volunteer ambulance driver during the Second World War before emigrating to Canada in 1948 and settling in Port Arthur (now Thunder Bay), Ontario. Her best-known book, The Incredible Journey (1961) — the story of two dogs and a cat making their way home through the Ontario wilderness — became an international bestsell...

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Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Incredible Journey based on a true story?

    Sheila Burnford drew inspiration for The Incredible Journey from her own pets and experiences living in rural Canada, though the specific journey of the three animals is fictionalized.

  • Is there a movie adaptation of The Incredible Journey?

    The Incredible Journey has been adapted into a film twice. The first adaptation, released in 1963, was titled "The Incredible Journey," and a later, more widely known adaptation, "Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey," was released in 1993.