When a young raccoon named Randy meets up with a roaring monster, he runs for his life but manages instead, to get trapped by it. This is the beginning of his adventure involving a ghost, unknown animals and people in a foreign environment. Coming from the city, where he had been nurtured by his mother, he quickly learns how to fend for himself when the wilderness he is exposed to makes it necessary. He grows up to discover his true nature with all the pitfalls and pleasures along the way. This book is a whimsical fictional tale about a na ve raccoon's experiences and includes a section on interesting facts about raccoons for young readers.