The Incredible Journey

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by Sheila Burnford

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what is an indian summar?
SuzAnne King An "indian summer" refers to a time of the year in Canada in autumn when warmer weather lingers into the fall season. …moreAn "indian summer" refers to a time of the year in Canada in autumn when warmer weather lingers into the fall season. (less)
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Why is the author describe the words so Fancy?
Heather idk cuz she's stupid
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what is the style of writing
Melanie Mills The opposite of condescending. Just let your child feel the book.
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Is the book based on an actual event?
Diane Walker No, it's a story with characters based on the author's actual pets though: Bill was the bull terrier, Raimie the labrador, and Simon, the Siamese cat.…moreNo, it's a story with characters based on the author's actual pets though: Bill was the bull terrier, Raimie the labrador, and Simon, the Siamese cat. There's a lovely article written by Sheila Burnford about her visit to the set of the movie made of her book in 1963. She writes about her own beloved pets and spills some secrets about how the animal actors gave such impressive performances. https://archive.macleans.ca/article/1...
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why was the labrador in such bad condition at one point?
Erin He got into it with a porcupine and had quills in his face that got infected because he couldn't get them out without opposable thumbs. Also, he wasn'…moreHe got into it with a porcupine and had quills in his face that got infected because he couldn't get them out without opposable thumbs. Also, he wasn't a good hunter so he was malnourished to boot. Then to add insult to injury, he couldn't eat with the infection in his face because it was so swollen.(less)
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