Franklin

A historian and biographer argues that without Ben Franklin we would still be British subjects. In "Franklin, " Srodes t... (more)

A historian and biographer argues that without Ben Franklin we would still be British subjects. In "Franklin, " Srodes tells Franklin's incredible life story making full use of the previously neglected papers to provide the most riveting account yet of the journalist, scientist, politician and unlikely adventurer. (less)

Summer vacation was fun, but now Franklin can't wait to get back to class. Finally, the first day of school arrives and ... (more)

Summer vacation was fun, but now Franklin can't wait to get back to class. Finally, the first day of school arrives and Mr. Owl's students get a big surprise! A mysterious substitute teacher named Miss Koala has replaced Mr. Owl, and nobody knows when he'll be back. Miss Koala sure has a different way of doing things! Franklin resists the changes at first, but soon he and the whole class discover interesting things about Miss Koala, and the kids try things they've never done before. Join Franklin and his friends, as they find out just how much fun a little change can be. (less)

Franklin and Harriet are spending Christmas this year at Faraway Farm, where Mrs. Turtle grew up. As Franklin, Harriet ... (more)

Franklin and Harriet are spending Christmas this year at Faraway Farm, where Mrs. Turtle grew up. As Franklin, Harriet and their parents are leaving Woodland, we find that Sam has been left behind, much to Franklin's horror. The culprit is Harriet and so begins the struggles that Franklin has to endure as an older brother. Faraway Farm is hit by an unexpected ice storm which leaves the power out and the telephone lines down. Franklin's parents feel they must visit the elderly neighbours, the Collies, to make sure everything is alright. While they are away, disaster strikes when Grandpa has a terrible fall and Grandma worries about getting him to a doctor. Franklin realizes that if he can get Dr. Bear to Faraway Farm somehow then his grandfather will be alright. So begins the magical adventure that Franklin and his stowaway, Harriet, undergo to get to Woodland with the help of some very special friends. Getting the Bear family to Faraway Farm saves the day for Franklin's grandfather and allows the friends and family to enjoy a wonderful 'magical' Christmas Eve and Franklin learns that having a little sister isn't all that bad. (less)

"Everyone creates costumes for the big party that will end with a walk through [of] Mr. Mole's haunted house -alone! Eve... (more)

"Everyone creates costumes for the big party that will end with a walk through [of] Mr. Mole's haunted house -alone! Everyone knows Franklin's best friend Bear is the bravest of them all, but the big question is who's going to be the scaredy-cat. Franklin has a secreet fear that it will be him."--Container. (less)

Honesty may be the best policy, but when Franklin decides to bake a batch of unpalatable cookies for his friends, he lea... (more)

Honesty may be the best policy, but when Franklin decides to bake a batch of unpalatable cookies for his friends, he learns how feelings can be hurt if the truth isn't handled with care. (less)

Franklin is chosen to coach the soccer team while Mrs. Porcupine is away. However, his easygoing approach is causing his... (more)

Franklin is chosen to coach the soccer team while Mrs. Porcupine is away. However, his easygoing approach is causing his team to slack off. Beaver sees a lack of strong leadership and steps in to take command. (less)

Franklin and Bear are having so much fun skateboarding at the playground that they forget about their parents' curfew. T... (more)

Franklin and Bear are having so much fun skateboarding at the playground that they forget about their parents' curfew. They arrive home just in time by taking an unapproved shortcut through a ravine infested with poison ivy. Unable to conceal their itchy rashes, the boys confess the unfamiliar route they took home. (less)

Franklin is very afraid of places that are dark and small, even his own shell! When Mrs. Turtle finds out about his fear... (more)

Franklin is very afraid of places that are dark and small, even his own shell! When Mrs. Turtle finds out about his fear, she tells him the story of another little turtle just like him that was afraid of the very same thing. (less)

To promote literacy, the library is giving out tee-shirts to young readers, and Franklin wants to be the first one in th... (more)

To promote literacy, the library is giving out tee-shirts to young readers, and Franklin wants to be the first one in the neighborhood to wear one. Franklin succeeds in the challenge, but discovers he's read all his books so fast, he didn't get a chance to enjoy them. (less)

Franklin and his friends go on various adventures and learn about the world around them. (more)

Franklin and his friends go on various adventures and learn about the world around them. (less)