Franklin Wants a Pet
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1994 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

Franklin Wants a Pet

Written by Paulette Bourgeois · Illustrated by Brenda Clark

Part of the Franklin series

A young turtle seeks the perfect pet, guided by friends' advice.

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32 pages· 757 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· 500L
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Franklin, a determined young turtle, can do many things on his own, but his heart yearns for a real pet. With his trusty stuffed dog, Sam, by his side, Franklin embarks on a quest for the perfect companion. As he navigates his friends' advice and explores his options, Franklin faces the challenge of finding a pet that fits his life. Will he discover the ideal friend to share his adventures? Dive into Franklin's journey of friendship and self-discovery, where every choice brings him closer to his dream.

“He often pretends to have a pet. He took Sam, his stuffed dog, for walks. He taught Sam tricks. He even helped Sam bury some bones. But Sam wasn’t a real pet.”

— from the book

From the publisher

In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin can count forwards and backwards. He can zip zippers and button buttons. He can slide down a riverbank by himself. He can even sleep alone in his small, dark shell. And ever since he was small, he really wanted a pet.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
757
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
500L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.5
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
18621
Publication
Published
March 1, 1995
First published
January 1, 1994
Publisher
Scholastic Paperbacks
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780590489157
LCCN
95212404
OCLC
32211939

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