In "Franklin Wants a Badge" by Karen Moonah, Franklin the turtle is eager to earn a badge from the Squirrel Scouts, dreaming of the adventure and recognition it brings. He embarks on a series of challenges to prove his skills, but as each task unfolds, Franklin learns valuable lessons about friendship, teamwork, and the importance of enjoying the journey rather than focusing solely on the end goal. With the support of his friends and a newfound understanding of what truly matters, Franklin discovers that sometimes the greatest achievements come from simply embracing the experience of trying. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Franklin .

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

This book was published in 2003 by Scholastic Paperbacks .

Sharon Jennings is an award-winning author of many books for young people, including C'mere, Boy! and Bearcub and Mama, a finalist for the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award. Sharon lives in Toronto. 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.