The Incredible Journey

About “The Incredible Journey”

The Incredible Journey is a 1961 children's novel by Sheila Burnford, published by Hodder & Stoughton. It follows three pets on a 300-mile journey through the Canadian wilderness, searching for their owners. The story highlights the animals' struggles and their loyalty and courage. The setting is the northwestern part of Ontario, where there are many lakes, rivers, and small farms and towns. The book won several awards, including the 1963 Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award, the 1963 Canadian Library Association Book of the Year for Children Award, the 1963 American Library Association Aurianne Award, and the 1964 IBBY honour.