Rascal
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1963 · Est. 6 hour read

Rascal

Written by Sterling North

Part of the Puffin Modern Classics series

A boy's bond with a raccoon faces an unexpected spring twist.

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192 pages· 41,454 words· Est. 6 hour read· 1140L· AR 7.1 · 7 AR pts
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Bookroo's summary

Young Sterling's life is filled with joy and mischief when he brings home Rascal, a baby raccoon. Their year of adventures seems perfect until a spring day brings unforeseen changes. What challenges will test their friendship, and how will Sterling cope with the unexpected turn of events? Discover the heartwarming and poignant journey of a boy and his beloved raccoon.

From the publisher

Rascal is only a baby when young Sterling brings him home. He and the mischievous raccoon are best friends for a perfect year of adventure–until the spring day when everything suddenly changes. A Newbery Honor Book

Awards

Newbery Honor (1964)
At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
192
Words
41,454
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
1140L
AR book level
7.1
AR points
7
AR quiz
73
Themes & topics
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The Puffin Modern Classics series

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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~Z
AR interest level
MG
Publication
Published
September 23, 2004
First published
January 1, 1963
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780142402528
LCCN
89069817
OCLC
56897641

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