Thursday
September 4, 2014
7:00 PM
When Sheila
Burnford’s children were young the family had three animals that were loved and
treated as part of the family. This prompted her to write a book about the
loyalty of family pets and so appeared The
Incredible Journey, published in 1961. The book achieved moderate success
at first, but it was not until 1963, when Disney made a movie of the book, that
it gained worldwide recognition. The black and white movie is now considered a
classic, an adventure story that is popular with both children and adults
today. In 1993, Disney made a remake of the movie called Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey. The film changes the story
in some ways but retains the heart- warming qualities of the original.
Sign up today for The
Mercer County Library's
Book Discussion Group
with a Twist!
The discussion group
centers on books that were made into movies.
Adult patrons are
invited to read the book, listen to the book or
watch the movie and join us for a lively
discussion on the
First
Thursday of every month.
Come to the library and enjoy refreshments and
a chance to meet with
fellow book lovers.
Pre-register at the
desk or by calling the library (419) 586-4442.
