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Books published by publisher Franklin Mystery Press

  • Nicky Fifth Says Vote For T-Bone

    Lisa Funari-Willever, Shoshana Hurwitz

    Paperback (Franklin Mason Press, Nov. 1, 2012)
    When you're a kid, you have your own odd-job business, and you're about to be named New Jersey's Official Junior Ambassador, what do you do for fun? If you're T-Bone, you run for Student Council, of course! Follow Nicky and T-Bone as they explore the Garden State while running a hilarious campaign for Class President. Join them as their adventures continue and then visit their newest project, Government in Action,on their website.
  • Miki and the Little Bigfoot

    C. Ray Minix, Mary L. Minix

    language (Franklin Press, Aug. 22, 1983)
    While other Eskimo boys were eager to join their fathers on hunting and fishing trips, Miki preferred less violent activities like painting and carving. This caring and sensative approach to his world created problems that led him to the dangerous pack ice. After weeks of hardship on a swirling ice floe, Miki found himself face to face with a creature more frightening than any polar bear he had ever seen.
  • Theres A Kid Under My Bed

    Lisa Funari-Willever, Lon Levin

    Hardcover (Franklin Mason Press, Aug. 26, 2008)
    Marshall Monster comes from the typical monster family complete with the typical older monster brother, Fred. While monster parents always tell their little monsters that there is no such thing as children, Fred convinces Marshall that a scary kid is hiding under his bed. As the night winds howl and the moon casts long shadows, Marshall begins to believe that kids are real and that he is about to become a squishy Marshall-monster treat. The book is humorous, rhyme-filled, and exquisitely illustrated.
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  • Nicky Fifth's Garden State Adventure by Lisa Funari-Willever

    Lisa Funari-Willever

    Paperback (Franklin Mason Press, March 15, 1894)
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  • Where Do Snowmen Go?

    Lisa Funari-Willever, Chris Gash

    Hardcover (Franklin Mason Press, June 1, 2002)
    Answering the age-old question of where snowmen really go, this title warms the heart and is sure to become a classic. With retro-style illustrations and a humorous, rhyming tale this non-holiday celebration of winter delights readers, young and old. Like all Franklin Mason Press titles, a portion of each sale benefits our charity partner, The Four Foundation. In addition, two pages are saved to publish the work of 6-9 year olds through our Guest Young Authors and Illustrators Contest. This contest has become immensely popular with schools, teachers, and parents and a large part of our marketing program. Other marketing aspects for this title are Easter, Spring, and Teamwork.
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  • You Can't Walk a Fish

    Lisa Funari-Willever, Elaine Poller, Glenn Byrne

    Hardcover (Franklin Mason Press, June 1, 2002)
    The second book in the Matthew McFarland series and Matthew is back! This time, he wants a dog, but unfortunately, his father doesn't agree. He explains that a dog will be too much work and suggests a fish. Determined to prove his father wrong, Matthew offers to dog-sit his neighbor's puppy. Will a week spent with Puddles be everything Matthew wished? Told in humorous rhymes, this story is a must for every kid who loves a pet and every kid who would love to have a pet. Like all Franklin Mason Press titles, a portion of each sale benefits our charity partner, The Four Foundation. In addition, two pages are saved to publish the work of 6-9 year olds through our Guest Young Authors and Illustrators Contest. This contest has become immensely popular with schools, teachers, and parents and a large part of our marketing program. Other marketing aspects for this title are Easter, Spring, and Teamwork
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  • Haddy the Doorstopasaurus: NJ's First Dinosaur Find

    Lisa Suhay

    Paperback (Franklin Mason Press, Oct. 16, 2003)
    Zoltan Magyar loves dinosaurs and hates poetry. He also hates living in the dull town of Haddonfield, New Jersey where no decent dinosaur would be caught dead. When Zoltan must write a poem about something he loves, he wishes he lived in Arizona where dinosaurs once roamed.
  • The Night Before Christmas

    Clement C. Moore

    Hardcover (The Franklin Press, Jan. 1, 1964)
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  • Maximilian The Great

    Lisa Funari-Willever, Lorraine Funari, Adam Corsi

    Hardcover (Franklin Mason Press, Aug. 1, 2000)
    When Maximilian stumbles upon an old magic hat, he decides to become a magician. Eager to begin performing tricks, he doesn't bother reading the instruction book. His first show results in mixed up magic and silly spells, but much to his surprise, the children have a wonderful time. Maximilian learns that the ability to make others laugh is more important than being perfect. Like all Franklin Mason Press titles, a portion of each sale benefits our charity partner, The March of Dimes. In addition, two pages are saved to publish the work of 6-9 year olds through our Guest Young Authors and Illustrators Contest. This contest has become immensely popular with schools, teachers, and parents and a large part of our marketing program.
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  • A Certain Justice

    P. D. James

    Hardcover (Franklin Press, Jan. 1, 1997)
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  • Safety zone: A book teaching children abduction prevention skills

    Linda D Meyer

    Paperback (C. Franklin Press, March 15, 1984)
    Hypothetical situations show children how to save themselves from potential kidnappers or molesters. Includes suggestions for role-playing with a parent.
  • My log,

    Robert Barrie

    Hardcover (Franklin Press, March 15, 1917)
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