The Incredible Journey

by Sheila Burnford Narrated by Megan Follows

Overview

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.
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“Captivating! A tale of charm [and] high drama.”-The New York Times
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“A classic.”-The Atlantic

“From the youngest child...to the oldest grown-up, there is something here for everyone.”-The Horn Book
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"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
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“A clever story and evocative writing will keep animal lovers and adventure fans turning the pages.”-Common Sense Media
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Pacific Northwest Young Reader's Choice Award Winner
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William Allen White Award Winner
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Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award Winner

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

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

AUG/SEP 03 - AudioFile

A white TV writer returns to the “projects” to become a volunteer creative writing teacher. After an assailant nearly kills him, he refuses to identify his attacker. It’s up to his black female schoolmate of yore, now a cop nearing retirement, to ferret out the truth. The author uses this schema to touch on issues of race, integrity, loyalty, and poverty. He has a playwright’s ear for dialogue and has drawn some memorable characters, whom actor Richard Allen plays vividly. In a soft baritone and steady cadence, Allen tiptoes gingerly through the narrative. He clearly enjoys wrapping his tongue around the passages of street language. Y.R. © AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940172077746
Publisher:	Penguin Random House
Publication date:	07/05/2000
Edition description:	Unabridged
Sales rank:	1,004,040
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

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