Franklin and the Magic Show

In this Level 2 first reader, youngsters will identify with Franklin as he struggles to become a magician.

Marilyn Courtot - Children's Literature

Franklin wants to be a magician and put on a magic show. He decides that his first trick will be a disappearing act. All of his friends are invited to see the show, but they have to pay a cookie. When his trick fails, they leave in a huff and what is worse, they take their cookies back. Dad teaches Franklin a few simple tricks. He invites his friends to another show, but this time, he pays them a cookie to attend. It comes off without a hitch and everyone appears to have a good time. A simple story with some humor that is part of the "Kids Can Read" series, Level 2. 2002, Kids Can Press,

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.