The Incredible Journey
by Sheila Burnford
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Author: Sheila BurnfordEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1996-05-01
ISBN: 0385322798
Number of pages: 160
Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers
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Book Review: Delightful and Endearing!
Summary: 5 Stars
I just finished reading aloud this book with my 11 year old son and we both loved it and found it an absolutely delightful story. My husband overheard us reading it aloud and was also immediately hooked on the story.
I am dismayed to read so many negative reviews on this book and suspect, after reading their comments, that a number of them were written by children who may not appreciate good literature and may possibly have been required to read it (oh the horror!!). Some of these reviews are simply ridiculous and I wish amazon would better screen some of the obvious frivolity as it is unfair to the book and to those of us who read the reviews with expectations of serious and well thought input from others.
This book was copyrighted in 1960 and is a great example of timeless literature with an enduring story. It is full of beautiful writing and extraordinary vocabulary -- a number of words new to me, and as well to my 11 year old, which increases the value of the book for educational purposes. The writing style is sophisticated, not "dumbed down" which I find most welcome, and rare among much of the more recent/modern literature put out for children. Though, I'm not sure if this book was originally intended as a children's book or not, perhaps just a good story for all to enjoy.
The author's obvious intimacy with the world of dogs and cats, their idiosyncrasies and endearing traits, was charming and well communicated throughout the story. We laughed at the incredibly accurate descriptions of "cat" behavior and delighted in the personalities she created that seemed so authentic. This is a well told, well written story that brings a smile to your heart.
Summary of The Incredible Journey
Instinct 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.Cats Books
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