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The Franklin book series follows the experiences of Franklin, a young turtle navigating everyday childhood challenges. Set in a small, friendly community, the stories explore themes of friendship, self-expression, and personal growth. Each book focuses on a specific situation that helps Franklin learn important lessons about himself and those around him.
Books in this series
Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.
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Buy on Amazon1989 · Paulette Bourgeois
This entry in the bestselling Franklin series, of which more than 100,000 paperback copies have sold, finds the turtle hero facing a common childhood…
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Buy on Amazon1991 · Paulette Bourgeois
Franklin the turtle learns it is always better to tell the truth after he claims he can swallow seventy-six flies in the blink of an eye.
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Buy on AmazonFranklin Goes to School (Franklin)
1995 · Paulette Bourgeois
Franklin Goes to School is a 2003 Canadian animated film based on the Franklin book series, released direct-to-video and later on DVD. On the first…
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Buy on Amazon1995 · Paulette Bourgeois
Franklin the turtle wants a pet, and after his parents finally agree, they are surprised by the pet he chooses. The story follows Franklin's…
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Buy on Amazon1997 · Paulette Bourgeois
Franklin has never seen anyone as big as the moose family who are new in town, and he is scared of his large new classmate, young moose, until he…
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Buy on AmazonFranklin's Neighborhood (Franklin)
1999 · Paulette Bourgeois
For his first school project, Franklin must draw what he likes best about his neighborhood, and can't decide what to pick. Beaver chooses the library…
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Buy on Amazon2000 · Eva Moore
Franklin must decide whether to hide his new bike helmet and not ride in the safety rally or to wear it and risk being ridiculed by his friends.
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Franklin books in?
Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “Men, women and emotions”.
How many books are in the Franklin series?
We list 11 books by Paulette Bourgeois , published between 1893–2000.
Where can I buy the Franklin books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.