Most Popular Books by Sterling North

A Newbery Honor Book Celebrating 50 years of a beloved classic! Nothing''s surprising in the North household, not even Sterling''s new pet raccoon. Rascal is only a baby when Sterling brings him home, but soon the two are best friends, doing everything together--until the spring day when everything suddenly changes. Rascal is a heartwarming boyhood memoir that continues to find its way into the hearts of readers fifty years later. This special anniversary edition includes the book''s classic illustrations restored to their original splendor, as well as a letter from the author''s daughter, and material from the illustrator''s personal collection. "Everyone should knock off work, sit beneath the nearest tree, and enjoy Rascal from cover to cover."—Chicago Tribune

In the nineteenth-century midwest, a young boy adopts a wolf whelp and gains the attention and friendship of the Swedish-American naturalist Thure Kumlien.

The early life of George Washington in a new, illustrated edition of the classic biography by Sterling North. Before he became the first president of the United States, George Washington was a frontiersman. North fully captures the spirit of the man as he examines Washington''s childhood in colonial Virginia, his work as a teenage surveyor, his early experiences as a member of the Virginia militia, and his many adventures before the American Revolution. The fully rounded man who emerges from this captivating portrait is uncomfortable with words, shy around women, completely at home in the outdoors, and deeply in love with the country he helped found.

Abraham Lincoln was born to a poor family on the American frontier. He was a hard worker, but he wanted more than a farmer’s life. As he learned about the issues of his day, Abe longed to be a lawmaker himself, so he ran for the state legislature. Soon the farm boy would become the brilliant orator and admired president who finally proclaimed freedom for all Americans. Focusing on Lincoln’s childhood and early manhood, this book explores the people and events that shaped one of America’s greatest presidents.

In "Plowing On Sunday," Sterling North crafts a poignant exploration of rural life, weaving together themes of resilience, nostalgia, and the delicate interplay between man and nature. Set against the backdrop of the 1930s American Midwest, North employs a lyrical yet accessible prose style that pays homage to the simpler times of his youth. The book resonates with a sense of place, capturing the essence of farm life, the changing seasons, and the enduring bonds within a community, all while reflecting the societal transformations of an America grappling with economic hardship. Sterling North, an acclaimed writer and naturalist, drew on his own experiences growing up on a Wisconsin farm to inform this work. His deep affection for the natural world and agriculture permeates the narrative, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the authentic struggles and triumphs of rural existence. North''s keen observation and articulate prose reflect his belief in the importance of preserving the agrarian lifestyle, especially during a time of rapid industrialization and urbanization. "Plowing On Sunday" is highly recommended for readers seeking a heartfelt tribute to farm life and an examination of the human spirit amid adversity. North''s narrative is not only a personal reflection but also a universal tale that resonates with anyone who appreciates the beauty of nature and the strength of community, making it a must-read for those invested in the understanding of America''Äôs agrarian roots.

Unable to hear, Thomas Edison seemed unlikely to become one of America?s greatest inventors, but as a hardworking young man, he wasn?t about to let a minor obstacle stop him. He invented the phonograph, the incandescent lightbulb, and motion pictures, to name but three of his many important inventions. Eventually he was named ?the greatest living American.? Follow Thomas Edison?s life from losing his sense of hearing to losing his hard-earned fortune, in this intriguing biography by Newbery Honor author Sterling North.

The adventures of young Sterling and his pets, especially the orphaned baby racoon Rascal.

Covers the construction of the "New Orleans," its historic voyage on the Mississippi River, and the life of inventor and engineer Nicholas Roosevelt who pioneered in steam navigation.

Tom Sawyer is among the best-known, most-loved characters in American fiction. As everyone remembers, he and Huck Finn camped on an island, got lost in a cave, and visited an old graveyard at midnight. These adventures were based upon the author''s real boyhood experiences along the Mississippi River. Trace Mark Twain''s life from 1835, when his birth was heralded by Halley''s Comet, to 1910, when the comet returned upon his death, in this fascinating biography by Newbery Honor author Sterling North.

Jeremiah knows that he can raise the rejected black lamb to be a prize-winner, despite Granny''s warning that it will be ornery and underfoot.

Jerry Hartford, an attractive but naive young woman, is attracted to her married, playboy boss and ends up involved in his criminal activities.

From the moment the little black lamb is born, the life of a lonesome ten-year-old orphan centers around his struggle to keep and protect it, although God and proud, religious Granny Kinkaid seem to be against him.

This classic children''s story offers a memorable portrait of a friendship between a boy and a wild animal. Everyone should knock off work, sit beneath the nearest tree, and enjoy Rascal from cover to cover.--Chicago Tribune.

The author''s carfree life in a small midwestern town at the close of World War I, and his adventures with his pet raccoon, Rascal.