J E Demick

This is a delightful story about a curious young raccoon who gets more than he bargained for when he decides to take a closer look in a mysterious bag- and ends up taking a ride on the famous Burlington Zephyr train Children will learn about raccoons, trains, and listening to their parents in this tender adventure.

"Opossum Takes the Train" is a delightful story about a mischievous young opossum who tries to take a closer look at a steam train as it carries a load of milk through the farming community of Stephentown, New York in 1947. Based on real facts about the town, this adventure will entertain children as they learn about farming, trains, opossums, and listening to their parents The author has included non-fiction notes at the end of the book about the Rutland Railroad and Opossums, for the child who wishes to know even more.