The Incredible Journey

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1960

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How are animals similar to humans? How are they different? Write a compare/contrast essay that uses concrete details in order to form your argument.

According to The Incredible Journey, what specific characteristics distinguish domestic animals from wild ones? Use specific examples in your answer. You may want to contrast one of the domesticated animals against one of the wild animals that they encounter during their journey.

What is Burnford communicating about the bond that exists, specifically, between children and their pets? Use specific plot points, quotes, or character traits in your answer.