In The Totally Ninja Raccoons and the Secret of the Canyon, the Ninja Raccoons continue their ninja training, learn compassion, and meet a creature of Pennsylvania Folklore, a Sidehill gouger.
The Ninja Raccoons investigate the legend of the crying baby. Will the Raccoons discover the secret of the canyon? Can the Cat Board stop the Raccoons? What did Raccoons eat before there was tasty General Tso's Chicken?
There are more things in heaven and earth than these three brothers ever dreamed. Cats are trying to take over the world; monsters are real; and Chinese food really will make you hungry soon after you eat it. It's up to the Ninja Raccoons to do something about it.
Another wonderful instalment of the Totally Ninja Raccoons! I loved the story and the way the author inserted useful (and silly) information into the story without making it obvious. This is the first story I've ever read that actually featured the side-hill gouger, a creature I remember hearing about from one of my favorite teachers in high school so I really enjoyed this one! Terrific characters and some excellent illustrations help make this a fun read for beginning readers (or older readers who don't really want to grow up!).
Yet another enjoyable book in this series, I love the attention given to lesser known, or less well known I should say mythological creatures. This book is not an exception to the enjoyment factor that the first two have given. I would highly recommend getting this for your children to read.