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The Incredible JourneySheila Burnford
The Incredible JourneySheila BurnfordClassic animal adventure
The Incredible Journey
160 pages · First published 1961
When the Hunter family temporarily leaves Canada, their three pets stay with family friend John Longridge in northern Ontario. Homesick Luath, a young Labrador retriever, sets out to find his people with elderly bull terrier Bodger and independent Siamese cat Tao beside him. Their hundreds-mile journey crosses forests, rivers, farms, and encounters with wild animals, hunger, injury, and severe weather. Spare and affectionate, this classic animal adventure suits readers who enjoy wilderness survival, devoted pets, understated narration, and stories where loyalty and instinct carry unlikely companions toward home.
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Animal peril and injuries · Hunting and wild-animal attacks · Separation from family · Some dated language
Alcohol-Free Pour
Wild Blueberry Cedar Tea
Wild berries and cedar-like depth evoke the Canadian forests crossed by three loyal companions.
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As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.How to mix it
- Steep the tea. Muddle blueberries with maple syrup in the mug, pour the hot tea over them, and stir; strain if a smoother drink is preferred.
- Garnish: A few blueberries.
- Glassware: Mug.
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Lager
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A trail-ready lager honors the animals' extraordinary wilderness trek and stubborn pull toward home.
How to mix it
- Pour into a clean pint glass and serve at the appropriate cool serving temperature.
- Garnish: None.
- Glassware: Pint glass.
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