The Incredible Journey
by Sheila Burnford
Taste attributes: adventureanimalsfamilyfastwholesomelightsimplelinearglossyall consuming questhuman spirit/resilience/survivalunlikely connections
Boxlist takeA simple, warm-hearted adventure novel, otherwise balanced. Best if you like warmth over edge.
Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: wholesome · Weight: balanced · Realism: balanced · Story: simple · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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3.9 / 5
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About This Book
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.
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- Sheila Burnford
- Published
- 1960
- Pages
- 145
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