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Rascal is a raccoon who befriends a young Sterling North. Together with Sterling's indulgent father, the raccoon and boy traverse the wilds of Wisconsin, camp near lakes, and watch wild deer and mink. It's a small book that draws beautiful pictures of life in America during the latter part of World War I.
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Rascal the raccoon is everywhere in his cartoon form here in Tokyo. I won a plush version of him from a UFO catcher -- adorable! Imagine my surprise when I find a copy of Sterling North's Rascal and discover Rascal was real! My students are so excited to learn that Rascal was really owned as a pet by a little kid and that they had all manner of adventures. I'm excited they'll be learning more about the life cycle of animals and the meaning of animal behaviors. Additionally, the book is set state
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Oct 30, 2011
Laura
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Mar 15, 2012
Lori
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Oct 21, 2012
Kathy Jo
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