Summary+of+Rascal

In the book Rascal, by Sterling North, Sterling North is a young eleven year old boy with a busy father, a dead mother, two sisters that have moved on with their lives, and other rambunctious pets that are causing a lot of commotion in Brailsford Junction. All he wants is another pet that won't cause any harm or damage to his town. Well, Sterling gets his wish when his neurotic friend Oscar and his dog Wowser go on an adventure like never before, and take home a precious treasure. The tiny, loving, and adorable raccoon, named Rascal, stays young for a while but soon finds himself into trouble. Their neighboors are furious and threaten to shoot Rascal because their crops have mysteriously been destroyed. So, Sterling agrees with his father to build a cage and come up with a leash and collar to keep the little creature contained from doing other things that will threaten his life. But, will this idea keep him safe forever? Find out in the thrilling book Rascal.