Sterling North

Sterling North (* November 4, 1906 in Edgerton, Wisconsin, † December 22, 1974 in Morristown, New Jersey) was an American writer.

As the youngest of four children in Edgerton, Wisconsin, born North lost early on his mother. Eleven years old, he moved to a young raccoon. The experiences with this animal, at the same time a description of rural life in America during the First World War, he worked in 1963 for the book Rascal, which became known in the German-speaking countries under the title Rascal the Raccoon and popular. Although not designed as a children's or youth book, it is now often marketed as such. It was under the title A cheeky monkey in Maisbeet ( Rascal ) filmed by Walt Disney, as well as already be another great book success Danny, the black sheep (So dear to my heart ) under the title A champion to fall in love (So Dear to My Heart ). His work Danny, the black sheep is only available second hand available.

North fell ill soon after his experience with Rascal polio but recovered later, his studies earned through newspaper articles and eventually worked as chief editor of a publishing house. The house in which he grew up and which is an important venue for the story about Rascal, is now used as a memorial and venue.