Books published by publisher Franklin Press

"...a powerful novel ... a story that needs to be told until the kind of hatred causing this type of cruelty and heartbreak stops." ―Serena Yates, Rainbow Book Reviews"...incredible, beautiful, unexpected and heartbreaking..." ―Cathrine Rossen, Goodreads- - - - - - - - - - - -Noah Andrews hates to lie, but that's exactly what his life is. One big lie.At least that's how he feels as a nerdy, closeted, gay high school senior in a suburban North Carolina town.But after months of fretting and hiding behind his quotes, Noah finally does it. He comes out to the world, and realizes he had nothing to fear after all. With his lies behind him Noah is ready to take on his new future.On the same night Noah gets a message from an anonymous boy with a crush on him, and all his dreams begin to come true.But is Noah truly ready for what life has planned for him?

The fifth book in the Nicky Fifth chapter book series, follow Nicky and T-Bone as they Explore the Shore. Combining fact, fiction, and humor, the Nicky Fifth books use real New Jersey locations as the setting. Readers learn about this amazing, yet misunderstood state and then folow their adventures...literally! From Cape May to the Raritan Bay, join New Jersey's soon-to-be-named Official Junior Ambassadors as they visit the Garden State's beaches, boardwalks, lighthouses, waterparks, museums, restaurants and towns. This book includes a passport that readers have stamped if they visit the same places Nicky and T-Bone visit.

The second book in the Nicky Fifth series, Garden State Adventure is the continuation of Nicky's misery. Instead of a vacation in Florida, his parents, in an effort to save money, decide to take the family on 7 New Jersey day trips. Laugh out loud as Nicky and company criss-cross New Jersey in search of family fun. A 5-year Anniversary Edition is scheduled for 2009 and will include pages reserved for 3 Guest Young Authors, ages 9-12 years old. In addition, a portion of the proceeds from each book is donated to The Sunshine Foundation.

"...a powerful novel ... a story that needs to be told until the kind of hatred causing this type of cruelty and heartbreak stops." ―Serena Yates, Rainbow Book Reviews"...incredible, beautiful, unexpected and heartbreaking..." ―Cathrine Rossen, Goodreads- - - - - - - - - - - -Noah Andrews hates to lie, but that's exactly what his life is. One big lie.At least that's how he feels as a nerdy, closeted, gay high school senior in a suburban North Carolina town.But after months of fretting and hiding behind his quotes, Noah finally does it. He comes out to the world, and realizes he had nothing to fear after all. With his lies behind him Noah is ready to take on his new future.On the same night Noah gets a message from an anonymous boy with a crush on him, and all his dreams begin to come true.But is Noah truly ready for what life has planned for him?

Featured on the Rosie O'Donnell show and touted as a "Great New Book For Kids" by Rosie Herself, this is the story of the dreaded Sunday ride of yesteryear. Funny family antics and timeless situations make this a great read for readers from elementary school to members of AARP. Like all Franklin Mason Press titles, a portion of each sale benefits our charity partner, Children of the World Adoptions. 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.

"...a powerful novel ... a story that needs to be told until the kind of hatred causing this type of cruelty and heartbreak stops." ―Serena Yates, Rainbow Book Reviews"...incredible, beautiful, unexpected and heartbreaking..." ―Cathrine Rossen, Goodreads- - - - - - - - - - - -Noah Andrews hates to lie, but that's exactly what his life is. One big lie.At least that's how he feels as a nerdy, closeted, gay high school senior in a suburban North Carolina town.But after months of fretting and hiding behind his quotes, Noah finally does it. He comes out to the world, and realizes he had nothing to fear after all. With his lies behind him Noah is ready to take on his new future.On the same night Noah gets a message from an anonymous boy with a crush on him, and all his dreams begin to come true.But is Noah truly ready for what life has planned for him?

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.

The first book in the acclaimed Nicky Fifth series, 32 Dandelion Court is where Nicky's troubles begin. Despite his happy, eleven-year-old existence in Philadelphia, his father's announcement that the family is moving to...New Jersey sends Nicky into a tail spin. Unsure if he will survive on the other side of the Ben Franklin Bridge, Nicky braces himself for a bumpy ride...to Jersey. This title celebrated its 5 year anniversary by including pages for 3 Guest Young Authors, ages 9-12. And in the tradition of Franklin Mason Press, a portion of this book's sales are donated to The Sunshine Foundation.

In Nicky Fifth For Hire, the third installment in the acclaimed Nicky Fifth series, Nicky and his sidekick, T-Bone, set out to find jobs and eventually start their own odd job business. While waiting for the odd jobs to roll in, T-Bone devises a way for Nicky to earn money for his parents' anniversary gift. T-Bone seems really excited, but does Nicky really want to know his idea?

Selected as a favorite by Laura Bush and displayed at the White House, Chumpkin is the tale of the oversized pumpkin that stole America's heart. Hearts melt when Chumpkin laments the plight of being the largest pumpkin in the patch, wishing he was never planted. Captivating illustrations surround this humorous tale, told in rhyme. Like all Franklin Mason Press titles, a portion of each sale benefits our charity partner, The Four Foundation, for children with pediatric brain tumors. 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.

When the Governor of New Jersey invites Nicky Fifth an T-Bone to serve as Unofficial Junior Ambassadors, how can they say no; especially, when no other Governors have called. They accept the job and find the best New Jersey places to share with other kids. From the State House to Wild West City to Lucy the Elephant, get ready for another… Garden State Adventure! This book includes a 36 page Passport that readers can have stamped as they follow Nicky and T-Bone's adventures. This book is part of the acclaimed series that has been named to the New Jersey Battle of the Books three times.