 The Incredible Journey
Sheila Burnford
© 1961 Random House/Inc.
A Labrador retriever, a bull terrier and a Siamese cat set out through the Canadian wilderness to find their way home. They struggle against starvation, exposure and wild animals in hopes of making their way home to the family they love.
The Incredible Journey was read by Jana Farrell
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What do YOU think?
Describe the personalities of the main characters. Which one is the leader? Why?
Give an example of how the author let you know the terrier and cat had been friends for a long time.
Why did the Labrador refuse to hunt for food?
Which character do you identify the most with….and why?
Did you find the story believable? Why?
What’s the one thing you won’t forget from reading this book?
Fun & Adventure Beyond the Book
The ThinkQuest website has a mini-site dedicated to The Incredible Journey. Using clues from the book, you can map out the journey our trio took through the Canadian Wilderness. There’s also information about animals the trio ran into and a crossword puzzle to test your knowledge.
We’re sure our trio won’t forget about the bear that attacked the terrier! What are you supposed to do if you encounter a bear? Check out this website from the Northwest Territories Wildlife and Fisheries Department. It has a great mini-website on safety in bear country. After checking out this site, you’ll be able to tell the difference between a black bear and a grizzly bear.
A porcupine certainly made the Labrador’s life miserable. Learn more about this prickly animal here ….and be sure to click on the magnified photo of a quill! The quills are used for jewelry and we found directions on how to make a porcupine quill bracelet and earrings.
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