The Incredible Journey
by Sheila Burnfordliterary work· published 1961
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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
Adaptations (2)
The Incredible Journey has been adapted into 2 films, from 1963 to 1993. The most recent is Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993).
The Incredible Journey1963 · film · 80 min · dir. Fletcher Markle · IMDb ↗The story of three pets, a cat and two dogs, who lose their owners when they are all on vacation. Can they find their way home?
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey1993 · film · 84 min · dir. Duwayne Dunham · IMDb ↗IMDb7.087%Before the Seavers leave for a family vacation to San Francisco, they drop off their pets -- Chance, an adventurous American bulldog; Shadow, a wise golden retriever; and Sassy, a cautious cat -- at a friend's ranch. But when the animals start to worry that they've been left for good, the three embark together on a treacherous and thrilling journey to find their way back home through the California wilderness.
