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Franklin's Class Trip

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Paulette Bourgeois; Brenda Clark · 1999

Is Franklin's Class Trip appropriate for your child? See the reviewed age guidance, content cautions, positive themes, and supporting evidence below.

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Franklin's Class Trip by Paulette Bourgeois; Brenda Clark. This book is content notes include Frightening scenes; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Good role models.

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsFrightening scenes 1/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 3/5 · Good role models 3/5
Series positionBook 23 · Franklin (Original Series)
Recommendation3/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

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Courage & resilience; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Frightening scenes 1/5
Recommendation 3/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes1/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Good role models3/5
  • Kindness & empathy3/5

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Series progression

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Next volumeBook 24 · Franklin's NeighborhoodStrongest cautions: Products & advertising 1/5 · Frightening scenes 1/5Open next review →
  1. Book 1 · Franklin in the Dark
    Frightening scenes2/5
    Starting point
  2. Book 3 · Franklin FibsAges 4+
    Frightening scenes1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  3. Book 5 · Franklin Is Bossy
    Strong language1/5
    About the same
  4. Book 6 · Franklin is MessyAges 3+
    Strong language1/5
    About the same
  5. Book 7 · Franklin Plays The Game
    Strong language1/5
    About the same
  6. Book 8 · Franklin wants a petAges 3+
    Frightening scenes1/5
    About the same
  7. Book 9 · Franklin Goes to School
    Frightening scenes1/5
    About the same
  8. Book 10 · Franklin's Blanket
    Frightening scenes1/5
    About the same
  9. Book 11 · Franklin and the Tooth Fairy
    Frightening scenes1/5
    About the same
  10. Book 12 · Franklin Has a Sleepover
    Frightening scenes1/5
    About the same
  11. Book 13 · Franklin's Halloween
    Frightening scenes1/5Products & advertising1/5
    About the same
  12. Book 14 · Franklin's School Play
    Frightening scenes1/5Products & advertising1/5
    About the same
  13. Book 15 · Franklin's Bad Day
    Frightening scenes1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  14. Book 16 · Franklin Rides a Bike (Franklin)Ages 4+
    Frightening scenes1/5Products & advertising1/5
    About the same
  15. Book 17 · Franklin's New Friend
    Gets gentler
  16. Book 18 · Finders Keepers for Franklin
    Frightening scenes1/5
    About the same
  17. Book 19 · Franklin and the Thunderstorm (Franklin the Turtle)Ages 4+
    Frightening scenes2/5Products & advertising1/5
    Gets more intense
  18. Book 20 · Franklin's Valentines
    Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5
    About the same
  19. Book 21 · Franklin's Secret Club
    Frightening scenes1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  20. Book 22 · Franklin's Christmas Gift
    Frightening scenes1/5Products & advertising1/5Religious themes1/5
    About the same
  21. Book 23 · Franklin's Class Trip
    Frightening scenes1/5
    Gets gentler
  22. Book 24 · Franklin's Neighborhood
    Frightening scenes1/5Products & advertising1/5
    About the same
  23. Book 25 · Franklin Goes to the Hospital
    Frightening scenes2/5
    About the same
  24. Book 26 · Franklin's Baby Sister
    Gets gentler
  25. Book 28 · Franklin's Thanksgiving
    Frightening scenes1/5Religious themes1/5
    Gets more intense
  26. Book 29 · Franklin says I love youAges 3+
    Products & advertising1/5
    About the same

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What’s in it?

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

Any uneasiness comes from ordinary worries about a new class-trip experience, not frightening danger.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Franklin faces the uncertainty of a new outing and works through his concerns in a healthy way.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

The class-trip setting can encourage curiosity and imaginative engagement with a new place or activity.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

The classroom includes a range of animal characters, though this is not a focused exploration of human diversity.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Provides light social and practical learning about school trips, expectations, and group behavior.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Friendship, teacher support, cooperation, and consideration for classmates are important elements.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Emphasizes managing worries, following plans, participating in group experiences, and learning from new situations.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Franklin and the adults model preparation, cooperation, and talking through ordinary concerns.

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