The incredible journey
by Sheila Burnford
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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
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L'incroyable voyage
1994, Presses de la Cité
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in French
- Movie tie-in edition
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Die Unglaubliche Reise: Zwei Hunde Und Ein Kater Wandern Durch Die Wildnis
1978-05, Fischer Taschenbuch Verlag
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in German
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The Incredible Journey
1968-12, Bantam Pathfinder Editions
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in English
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The Incredible Journey
1961, Little, Brown and Company
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Originally published, Little, 1960.
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