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The Incredible Journey

by Sheila Burnford

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  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Wilderness survival

Two dogs and a Siamese cat cross three hundred miles of Canadian wilderness to find their family. Sheila Burnford based the animals on her own and wrote their journey without giving them human speech.

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The Incredible Journey

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.

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