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Franklin in the Dark
Book #1

Franklin in the Dark

Written by Paulette Bourgeois & illustrated by Brenda Clark
4 - 8
Reading age
32
Page count
19
Words per page
Aug 1, 2013
Publication date
Paperback
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$6.74

Summary

This larger-format special collectible edition of the first Franklin book celebrates the 25th anniversary of the world’s most beloved turtle. Includes never-before-seen archival material and personal letters from the author and illustrator that offers a fun behind-the-scenes peek at this Canadian classic.A perfect gift for long-time fans and a new generation of readers alike.In the Franklin Classic Storybook that started it all, poor little Franklin has one of the most common childhood afflictions — he is afraid of the dark. This is particularly distressing for Franklin as he happens to be a turtle, and the darkness he fears is, of course, inside his own shell. Bravely, with shell in tow, he sets forth to seek help and in the course of his travels discovers a bird who is afraid of heights, a polar bear who is afraid of the cold, and even a hydrophobic duck. In the end, Franklin discovers that everybody is afraid of something, even his own mother, and his response to what he has learned is guaranteed to draw a smile.

Franklin Series

Published from 1995 - 2013
28 books
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Franklin in the Dark
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Franklin and Harriet
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Hurry Up, Franklin
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Franklin Fibs
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Franklin Is Lost
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Franklin Has a Sleepover
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Franklin and the Tooth Fairy
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Franklin Is Messy
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Franklin Wants a Pet
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Franklin Plays the Game
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Franklin's Blanket
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Franklin Goes to School
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Franklin's Bad Day
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Franklin's School Play
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Franklin's Halloween
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Franklin Rides a Bike
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Franklin's New Friend
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Finders Keepers for Franklin
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Franklin and the Thunderstorm
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Franklin's Valentines
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Franklin's Secret Club
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Franklin's Christmas Gift
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Franklin's Neighborhood
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Franklin's Class Trip
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Franklin Goes to the Hospital
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Franklin's Baby Sister
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Franklin's Thanksgiving
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Franklin Says I Love You
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The Creatives Behind the Books

    Author
    Paulette Bourgeois

    Paulette Bourgeois is the author of more than 40 books for children, including the In My Neighborhood series and Oma’s Quilt. She lives in Toronto, Ontario.Brenda Clark is best known as the illustrator of the original Franklin the Turtle series written by Paulette Bourgeois. Other popular titles she has illustrated include Sadie and the Snowman, Big Sarah’s Little Boots, and the award winning, Little Fingerling. Brenda lives in Port Hope, Ontario.

    Illustrator
    Brenda Clark

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