Rascal, by Sterling North is a beautiful work of autobiographical non-fiction centered around a boy and his pet raccoon, Rascal. Rascal is a mischievous but kind raccoon who the author adopts. It follows the author through his childhood exploits with Rascal. Set at the turn of the century, the book is quite funny, but also can get rather sad. The book offers a nice view into the past, and also a view into rural Wisconsin, a culture that has all but disappeared today. The book is a must-read for any animal lover.
- Grade 8
