Rascal by Sterling North

Significance
Rascal is about a adventurous little boy who stumbles upon a family of racoons and when he catches one the bond between the boy and the baby racoon begin. This book shows that friendship is worth more than you can ever imagine!
Perspective
I think that in this book the author was relating himself to one of the characters because Sterling North uses the same name for the little boy as his. Sterling (the little boy) has only his father which is usually away on business and both sisters live far so Sterlings family is really only his animals .
Evidence
Sterling and Rascal (his pet racoon) have an incredible bond but is letting Rascal back into the wild the right thing to do??? Is Sterling being selfish ?? Or is his little friend meant to stay in captivity forever?? Sterling must decide and make the right decision both answers will change his life forever.
Connections
Rascal and Sterlings bond connects to the real world because at some point in your life you have a strong bond with some one it could be your best friend your dog or cat your teacher or your sibling but every one has some kind of friendship.
Supposition
If Sterling never found Rascal and his family their never would have been a bond and sterling would not have to make a decision affecting a big part of his life.