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The Incredible Journey

(1961, Fiction - Adventure, Written by Sheila Burnford, Illustrated by Carl Burger)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    A clever story and evocative writing.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 9 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Two fairly graphic wild-animal deaths. Animals attack the pets several times. Constant possibility of death by starvation, predation, or other wilderness hazards.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Incredible Journey

Parents need to know that a clever story and evocative writing will keep animal lovers and adventure fans turning the pages.

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    • My highlights are:
    • Educational

    Tweens is Good

    I think this book, personally is ah_mazing. I just love it. It has changed my life

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 4.0

    Liked this book.

    My favorite part is when Tao attacks the bear.

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Alabama
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    a must read book for every 12 tear and old

    i realy enjoyed reading this book. but i think it is too high of a leavel for kids age 8 to 11 years of age.

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Maine
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

    My almost 6-yr old loved it!

    But we did skip over the parts with guns. The gun issue will inevitably come up, and in this case the guns were used for recreation (hunting), a use we approve of, but we're trying to limit his exposure to weapons at this age. It's something you may want to be aware of before sitting down to read it to your child or before recommending it to them to read.

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