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ejpreads's review against another edition
4.0
Can't wait to re-read it again. What a sweet, sweet story.
browardvanessa's review against another edition
2.0
Very cute book. Unfortunately I don't know of any boy who would read this. Times are so different nothing in this book would appeal to a young man in today's times.
portiacorrales's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
bupdaddy's review against another edition
4.0
At Camp Sequoyah, a couple of different years, cabin counselors read this book to us at night before we slept (by kerosene lamp, naturally). But between other things interfering, and frequently going on overnight camping trips away from the cabin, and the real shortness of a summer, I never heard the whole book.
So this book was a nostalgic closure on a sense of longing the memory of the boy and the raccoon have held on me for 30 years.
While the book isn't as evocative as I remembered (as a child, the narrative of the first hearing of a whippoorwill was full and sweet. the soliloquy on his father's gift of long life, and his mother's which was less than half, which made me ponder for many days, stretching into years, is basically one line and so doesn't actually exist), it still captures a part of childhood and a bit of magic wonderfully. And Rascal is really irresistible.
So this book was a nostalgic closure on a sense of longing the memory of the boy and the raccoon have held on me for 30 years.
While the book isn't as evocative as I remembered (as a child, the narrative of the first hearing of a whippoorwill was full and sweet. the soliloquy on his father's gift of long life, and his mother's which was less than half, which made me ponder for many days, stretching into years, is basically one line and so doesn't actually exist), it still captures a part of childhood and a bit of magic wonderfully. And Rascal is really irresistible.
sarahbowling6608's review against another edition
3.0
This book came so highly recommended that I expected to like it more. We read it for history, but it seems like more of a science read aloud to me. Much more nature learning than history learning. That said, I enjoyed it for its educational benefits, but found it a little lacking in plot.
CC: a couple swear words, some evolutionary thought
CC: a couple swear words, some evolutionary thought
perilous1's review against another edition
4.0
Sweet and memorable.
The adventures of a boy and his pet raccoon, set to the backdrop of rural Wisconsin. Having grown up in rural Minnesota, I found the entire thing both relatable and enthralling. So much so, I was ecstatic when my father one day brought home a chicken-cage full of orphaned baby raccoons. Perhaps having over-idealized the entire concept, I very deliberately tamed one of them and named it Rascal.
I think it's safe to say the story left an impact on my developing mind.
The adventures of a boy and his pet raccoon, set to the backdrop of rural Wisconsin. Having grown up in rural Minnesota, I found the entire thing both relatable and enthralling. So much so, I was ecstatic when my father one day brought home a chicken-cage full of orphaned baby raccoons. Perhaps having over-idealized the entire concept, I very deliberately tamed one of them and named it Rascal.
I think it's safe to say the story left an impact on my developing mind.
oofie's review against another edition
5.0
I didn't think this book would amount to much but...WOW! Such a happy, fun story. How simple Sterling's life was. How clever Rascal is. This book made me laugh and appreciate it more. For me, it is a classic!
Okay, so Rachel posted the same thing but has not read the book and didn't log out...that was not her!!! IT WAS ME!! Okay, peoples?
Okay, so Rachel posted the same thing but has not read the book and didn't log out...that was not her!!! IT WAS ME!! Okay, peoples?
tarugani's review against another edition
5.0
I have no idea when I first read this book, because I probably read it fifty times from then to about 15. It's been a while now, so I just picked it up to read again.
It's quite possible that heaven is fly fishing with a baby raccoon.
It's quite possible that heaven is fly fishing with a baby raccoon.
_eliza's review against another edition
5.0
good read, reminds me of The Yearling and Where the Red Fern Grows. Makes me wish I had a pet raccoon :)
mom_loves_to_read's review against another edition
5.0
We loved it! The plot is simple but so fun and endearing. It’s a story about an 11 year old boy who finds and raises a baby raccoon named Rascal. Rascal becomes his constant companion though he sometimes gets in trouble. We loved Rascal and all the other pets, especially Poe the Crow. A great book for pet loving, outside and adventurous kids!