RACCOON SUMMER

RACCOON SUMMER by Betty Vanderwielen

Life can be complicated. Lance is learning that no matter which way he turns. First, his parents are divorced, and he's still finding his balance in that situation. Second, his Dad hit a mother raccoon carrying her kit. Lance wants to go back and rescue the baby, but his Dad refuses. When Lance goes back later and finds there's more than one kit left, he needs someone to help him care for these little critters. Third, his Mom, who's a surrogate mother, finds out the baby she's carrying has down syndrome, and the parents might be backing out. Complications everywhere, and even though he tries, Lance can't hide away from them. Raccoon Summer is a great story that deals with a lot of tough topics including the value of life.