1963 book by sterling north

Book is near flawless and has a large gift inscription on the halftitle page. The book was published in multiple languages including, consists of 189 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. Rascal mens entertainment magazine collectors edition number 1 this magazine is in excellent condition. The book was published in multiple languages including. A memoir of a better era hardcover 1963 by sterling north author. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. A memoir of a better era, often referred to as rascal, is a 1963 childrens book by sterling north about his childhood in wisconsin.

Sterling norths novel became the walt disney production rascal 1969 directed by norman tokar and starring steve forrest. In wisconsin 100 years ago, a closer link between humans and nature meant that it was easier for rascal to stay true to his wild nature, so that by the time he is set free at the book. He is best known for the childrens novel rascal, a bestseller in 1963. To honor his legacy, edgerton celebrated norths 100th birthday with a book. Rascal by sterling north 1963, hardcover for sale online. The true story of a pet raccoon north, sterling manual entry 1 copy separate. Norths 1963 book rascal received a newbery honor in 1964, a sequoyah book award in 1966, and a young readers choice award in 1966. The sterling north society celebrated the centennial of sterling norths birth in 2006 with an autumn book. He is best known for his bestselling 1963 childrens novel, rascal, a. May have some damage to the cover but integrity still intact.

Sep 25, 2016 first edition of rascal by sterling north, 1963. Later in 1963 he wrote a book named rascal based on his childhood memories. Rascal sterling north a memoir of a better era hardcover 1963. Rascal the true story of a pet racoon sterling north on.

I first read this captivating story in 1968, exactly fifty years after author sterling north befriended his little raccoon. Launched by the sterling north society in 2008, the sterling north history geocache series gc156fh will take you to five sites related to rascal and the author. At the age of 68, sterling north died in morristown, new jersey, on december 21, 1974. Tour the rascal authors boyhood home and learn all about his childhood in edgerton and how. Thomas sterling north was born in 1906 and grew up in edgerton, wisconsin. Book rascal sterling north 1963 penguin books paperback ebay. Published in 1963, the book received acclaim upon its release. Sterling north finds a baby raccoon when he is 12 years old, and like so many other wild animals in his past, he takes it home to keep as a pet. Wisconsin facts famous wisconsinites sterling north. Thomas sterling north was an american author of books for children and adults, including 1963s bestselling rascal. Rascal puffin modern classics and millions of other books are available for instant. Rascal by sterling north first edition, stated 1963 from. The main characters of this animals, fiction story are. His mother is dead, and he is the only child of an indulging and.

About sterling north sterling north was born in 1906 in a pleasant little farmhouse on the shores of lake koshkonong, the second largest lake in wisconsin, and grew up in the nearby town of edgerton. John schoenherr the authors carefree life in a small midwestern town at the close of world war i, and his adventures with his pet. Set in 1917 when he was only 11 years old, the bestselling book. See all books authored by sterling north, including rascal. Native wisconsinite sterling north grew up in the once thriving tobacco town of edgerton. Nothings surprising in the north household, not even sterlings new pet ra. Thomas sterling north was an american author of books for children and adults, including 1963 s bestselling rascal. Dj has light edge wear and a few tiny edge tears and chipping. It was made into the disney movie of the same name in 1969. Who could resist living for a year with a raccoon who is just about your best friend. Pdf rascal book by sterling north free download 189 pages. Rascal mens magazine collectors edition may 1963 rare. Rascal is only a baby when sterling brings him home. A memoir of a better era, also known as simply rascal, is a semiautobiographical childrens book by sterling north about his childhood in wisconsin with his pet raccoon.

Thomas sterling north november 4, 1906 december 21, 1974, who used sterling north professionally, was an american writer. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit. Sterling north was born in 1906 in a pleasant little farmhouse on the shores of lake koshkonong, the second largest lake in wisconsin, and grew up in the nearby town of edgerton. Caddie woodlawn and sterling north paper dolls wisconsin.

Published april 30th 1998 by puffin books first published 1963. Edgerton sterling north book and film festival is an annual event that promotes the literacy in children, adults and. Sterling north bio, facts, family famous birthdays. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Sterling north, wisconsin storyteller wisconsin natural. Sterling north clearly describes the wisconsin that few of us have been lucky enough to experience. Top 158 books published in 1963 that people have added on goodreads. Vintage book rascal a memoir of a better era by sterling north, illustrated by john schoenherr, e. Take a break from all the chili and mania this weekend and visit our friends at the sterling north society. Nothings surprising in the north household, not even sterlings new pet raccoon. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. In this delightful memoir, sterling north recalls his year with rascal a very. He went on to have a career as a journalist and literary editor of several wellrespected newspapers.

Sterling north was born into a family of poets and was himself first published at age eight. Sterling north 100bookseverychildshouldreadbeforegrowingup. A newbery honor book celebrating 50 years of a beloved classic. Surviving a nearparalyzing struggle with polio in his teens, he grew to young. Sterling north has 25 books on goodreads with 21746 ratings. Edgerton sterling north book and film festival, edgerton, wisconsin. Rascal sterling north raccoon animal book 1963 first. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite. Sterling north north, sterling used books, rare books and new books. The sterling north home in nearby edgerton, wisconsin it was restored by and is maintained by the sterling north society the book rascal. Sterling north boyhood wisconsin home, american literary. Edgerton sterling north book and film festival posts. Captured by the mohawks by sterling north goodreads. Sterling north books list of books by author sterling north.

When sterling was 11 years old, in 1918, he raised a baby raccoon named rascal. Vintage illustrated book rascal a memoir of a better era. He also worked as a reporter and editor for the new york sun and the chicago daily news. You cannot hope to raise a wild animal in captivity and expect the animal to become. Famous wisconsinites sterling north wisconsin facts. Rascal a memoir of a better era winner of the dutton animal book award 1963 north, sterling 1 copy separate rascal. The success of the anime may have been responsible for the introduction of the north american raccoon into japan.

Thomas sterling north november 4, 1906 december 22, 1974 was an american author of books for children and adults, including 1963 s bestselling rascal. Surviving a nearparalyzing struggle with polio in his teens, he grew to young adulthood in the quiet southern wisconsin village of edgerton, which north transformed into the brailsford junction setting of several of his books. Sterling north entitled his autobiographical tale of childhood rascal. The first edition of the novel was published in 1963, and was written by sterling north.