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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
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"Instinct told them that the way home was to the west. And so the young Labrador retriever, the bull terrier and the 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."
— Tolin (4 out of 5 stars)
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Winner of the 1963 Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children’s Book Award
The Incredible Journey Listener Reviews
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" Great story. I really liked it. I remember watching the movie when I was a kid. From what I remember of it, the book was quite different. Maybe I'll rewatch it with my kids. I love a good animal book. "
— Clacie, 2/3/2014 -
" I read this in grade nine. I still remember it. "
— Cindy, 2/1/2014 -
" I believe this amazing tale was read to me in my very early primary grades. loved the risk & adventer of the animals' great long trip to reconnect with lost owners..... "
— Fenixbird, 1/31/2014 -
" It was very good with interesting turns throughtout. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "
— ainma, 1/21/2014 -
" This was one of my two favorite books as a kid. (I was really into dogs.) I have read it countless times, and my throat still closes up at the end... :) "
— Kirse, 1/18/2014 -
" First read this many years ago, and a few times since then. It is a wonderful YA book, and it's great for adults as well. It's an easy read, but I'm always teary-eyed at the end. "
— Christine, 1/13/2014 -
" One of my favorite books when I was younger. A story told with simplicity and restraint from the animal point of view. Much, much better than the Disney movie! "
— Sara, 1/11/2014 -
" don't know what to say. when i was 20 for two nights i couldn't get to sleep. i had just moved back in to my mom's house for the second time and found this next to other books i hadn't read. and for the next two nights i read it. wasn't bad. as i finished the dawn was barly breaking. very peaceful. very warm. i set it down, done. and about ten minutes later everyone in the world stopped breathing. how was anyone to know it would be september the eleventh. "
— Zach, 1/11/2014 -
" Very well written with beautiful prose but not very much character development. I'm not sure if the view point being third person omniscient was for the best. "
— Jacque, 1/2/2014 -
" I loved the movie when I was little, so when I saw this book on sale, I had to pick it up. What I liked most was that the animals do not actually talk with each other, that made it more 'real', and it was almost like a documentary, with all the descriptions of nature. "
— Katie, 12/31/2013 -
" This is probably a 4th or 5th grade reading level book and it's the sweetest story of loyalty, friendship, and perseverance. "
— Michelle, 12/30/2013 -
" This was an amazing book! I loved the characters especially the cat. "
— Jack-jack, 12/27/2013 -
" Before books on tape and CD, there were books on LP. I had this one. I liked it when I was a kid. "
— Audrey, 12/10/2013 -
" My friend's family moved and they couldn't find their cat, Butterfly. They searched and searched for her but finally they had to give up and go to their new house in a totally far away town on Long Island. A few weeks later she showed up AT THEIR NEW HOUSE. "
— Esther, 12/6/2013 -
" My 10 year old son thinks this books contains too much description, but I thoroughly enjoyed it! The third person narrative added a fresh perspective. It wasn't the cheesy dog-talking-to-another-dog-or-cat novel that I expected. "
— Susan, 11/11/2013 -
" Beautifully written book and delightful story. This wasn't a children's book, but the kids enjoyed listening to it with me. "
— Christina, 9/15/2013 -
" One of my favorite books from childhood "
— Mhgerber, 9/28/2012 -
" It was very good with interesting turns throughtout. "
— Rin, 9/16/2012 -
" One of my favorite books--read many years ago and loved it. Would like to read it again one of these days. The tales of the animals are sometimes harrowing but always interesting. "
— Skybirdsmom, 8/19/2012 -
" A little slow, but really good. I cried at the end. "
— Vicky, 6/25/2012 -
" I loved this book when I was young and a few years ago read it out loud to my daughter, which was a real struggle at the very end: tear-jerker! "
— Lily, 4/23/2012 -
" it was a good book lots of de. full of adventers.a must read "
— Devin, 1/7/2012 -
" I really did'n like this book because it is really wordy and the animals in the story talk through out the book. It is boring. "
— Carina, 12/30/2011 -
" Just a wonderful story, far, far, far above the movie made later of the same name. "
— Charles, 9/17/2011 -
" good for animal lovers. not for me. "
— Shannon, 9/4/2011 -
" Read the book! Neither movie version captures it. "
— Lisbeth, 8/14/2011 -
" This was a good book. It is a book where a cat and 2 dogs go off to the woods and well just if you want to know the rest then read the book. "
— Jacob, 6/25/2011 -
" I had a copy of this growing up. Read it several times. "
— Kristen, 5/15/2011 -
" Yes, I had to read this book for schoolwork and chose it because I knew I could get done with it fast! If you like animal tales you'll love this book! (I didn't but that's just my opinion.) "
— Suzie, 4/27/2011 -
" A story that I read in childhood about the travels of these three characters to find their way home. "
— Heather, 4/24/2011 -
" I give this a 2.5 stars. Idk I just wasn't to excited about this book. The ending was cute but other than that it was just OK. "
— Heather, 4/8/2011 -
" A sweet book. The fact that the animals did not talk to each other (at least not in English) made the story seem more mature. "
— Laura, 4/5/2011 -
" Still a great book to curl up with. Adorable and easily written. "
— Wolfje, 4/5/2011 -
" I loved the Disney movie and did not realize that there was a book. The book, however, is a little different from the movie. I really liked it! "
— Jennifer, 3/19/2011 -
" I read this book back when I was in middle school, required reading for an English class. Pretty good. An amazing story, quite suspenseful. "
— Fred, 3/13/2011 -
" It was very good with interesting turns throughtout. <br/> "
— Nina, 3/10/2011 -
" da cats in da cradle and two weird dogs "
— Little, 2/15/2011 -
" One of my favorite books when I was younger. A story told with simplicity and restraint from the animal point of view. Much, much better than the Disney movie! "
— Sara, 2/15/2011
About Sheila Burnford
Shelia Burnford (1918–1984), a Scottish-born Canadian author, wrote books of fiction and nonfiction for both children and adults. In World War II she was an ambulance driver. Her most famous work was the children’s classic The Incredible Journey.
About Megan Follows
Megan Follows is a Canadian actress whose career has spanned the stage, TV, and film. She was cast as Anne Shirley in the 1985 highly popular CBC-TV miniseries Anne of Green Gables (as well as its two sequels). The part of “Anne” was a coveted role that she won over 3,000 other young girls when director, producer, and writer Kevin Sullivan chose her despite early worries during the audition process that she might be too old for the part. The miniseries, wholly produced in Canada, became successful around the world, and remains to this day the highest-rated drama in Canadian television history. Her performances earned her two Gemini Awards as best actress for the first two miniseries, Anne of Green Gables and Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel, and a Gemini nomination for the third Anne installment, Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story.