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A small town raccoon becomes an international sensation

11/07/24 | 4m 49s | Rating: NR

Wisconsin author Sterling North's 1963 bestseller "Rascal" tells his true childhood story of raising a baby raccoon in Edgerton. The memoir sold millions of copies, inspired a 1969 film, and became a beloved 1977 Japanese anime series. Today, the Sterling North Home and Museum welcomes visitors to explore the real-life setting of this classic tale.

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