The Adventures of Rascally and Hooter - The Beginning

Join Rascally, a curious little raccoon, and his best friend Hooter, a clever young

owl, on their first nighttime adventure! After school, the two friends explore

the forest, play games like hide-and-seek, and snack on crawdads by the

stream. Along the way, they laugh, learn about each other's habits, and enjoy

the magic of the night. With fun adventures, friendship, and a peek into the

secret lives of nocturnal animals, this story is perfect for young readers who

love animals and imagination.

About The Series

Valerie's books take young readers on exciting nighttime adventures with

animals that come alive after the sun goes down! From clever raccoons to

prickly porcupines and mysterious owls, each story introduces a new nocturnal

friend and shows how they explore, play, and survive under the stars. Packed

with fun facts, gentle lessons, and plenty of imagination, this series helps

children discover the secret world of night creatures-one adventure at a time.

Valerie grew up in a small town in southeastern Oklahoma, fishing, climbing trees, building forts in the woods, and playing outside until dark. She created the characters Rascally and Hooter while making up stories for her own children at bedtime. Years later, after her children were grown, she decided to share the adventures with other children.Valerie is still living in Oklahoma after teaching music for over 36 years. She enjoys fishing and spending time outdoors, and continues her love of music by singing with a Sweet Adeline chorus.