Rascal by Sterling North, John Schoenherr

189 pages first pub 1963 (editions)

fiction childrens classics young adult emotional slow-paced

Description

In 1918 Wisconsin, 11-year-old Sterling North has an almost perfect life. He keeps skunks in the backyard, goes everywhere with his enormous Saint Bernard, and is building a canoe in the living room. The only trouble is life gets a little lonely f...

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Community Reviews Summary of 517 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
lighthearted 66%
relaxing 41%
funny 33%
inspiring 25%
reflective 25%
emotional 16%
hopeful 8%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 41%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 33% | N/A: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.92

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