Rascal

A heartwarming autobiographical memoir about an eleven-year-old boy growing up in Wisconsin during World War I who adopts and raises a mischievous baby raccoon named Rascal. This Newbery Honor book chronicles their year-long friendship, adventures, and the bittersweet moment when Sterling must release his beloved pet back into the wild. A classic tale of childhood, nature, and the bond between a boy and his animal companion.