The Incredible Journey
Sheila Burnford · 1960
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The Incredible Journey (1961), by Scottish author Sheila Burnford, is a children's book first published by Hodder & Stoughton, which tells the story of three pets as they travel 300 miles (480 km) through the Canadian wilderness searching for their beloved masters. It depicts the suffering and stress of an arduous journey, together with the unwavering loyalty and courage of the three animals. The story is set in the northwestern part of Ontario, which has many lakes, rivers, and widely dispersed small farms and towns. **Awards** 1963 Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award winner 1963 Canadian Library Association Book of the Year for Children Award winner 1963 American Library Association Aurianne Award winner 1964 International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) honour
Book details
- Year
- 1960
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Laurel-Leaf Books
- Editions
- 38
- Reader rating
- 3.9 / 5 (29)
- Pages
- 145
- ISBN
- 9780553262186
Data source: Wikidata
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