{"product_id":"the-incredible-journey-paperback","title":"The Incredible Journey - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSheila Burnford\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCarl Burger\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFans of \u003ci\u003eOld Yeller\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWhere the Red Fern Grows\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eShiloh\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eHomeward Bound\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e This beloved classic that inspired the movie \u003ci\u003eHomeward Bound\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"\u003cb\u003eCaptivating!\u003c\/b\u003e A tale of charm [and] high drama.\"--\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"\u003cb\u003eA classic.\u003c\/b\u003e\"--\u003ci\u003eThe Atlantic\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"From the youngest child...to the oldest grown-up, \u003cb\u003ethere is something here for everyone\u003c\/b\u003e.\"--\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"An incredible book! \u003cb\u003eA beautiful story \u003c\/b\u003eso moving that it stays in the mind constantly. It is a gem to be treasured.\"--\u003ci\u003eThe St. Louis Post-Dispatch\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"I have read \u003ci\u003eThe Incredible Journey\u003c\/i\u003e with much enjoyment. Obviously \u003cb\u003ethe author has a great knowledge of animals and a great love for them.\u003c\/b\u003e\"--Joy Adamson, author of \u003ci\u003eBorn Free\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"\u003cb\u003eA clever story and evocative writing\u003c\/b\u003e will keep animal lovers and adventure fans turning the pages.\"--\u003ci\u003eCommon Sense Media\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003ePacific Northwest Young Reader's Choice Award Winner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eWilliam Allen White Award Winner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eDorothy Canfield Fisher Award Winner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstinct told them that the way home lay to the west. And so the doughty young Labrador retriever, the roguish bull terrier and the indomitable 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSheila Burnford\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Scotland and lived much of her life in Canada until she passed away in 1984. She wrote books of fiction and nonfiction for both children and adults. In World War II, she was an ambulance driver. \u003ci\u003eThe Incredible Journey\u003c\/i\u003e was hir first book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eCarl Burger\u003c\/b\u003e was an American illustrator and author of children's books before he passed away in 1967. He is best known for illustrating \u003ci\u003eThe Incredible Journey\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eOld Yeller\u003c\/i\u003e.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 7.6 x 5.12 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 22, 1997\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Incredible Journey\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.6\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52639651987763,"sku":"9780440413240","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/UFdGeG1aMlVBbzVTMHdndE9wdU1tQT09.webp?v=1762350825","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/the-incredible-journey-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}