Franklin and his friends Bear, Snail, and Rabbit form the Secret Club, but are limited by the size of their hideout from letting anyone else join, but when Beaver starts a club of his own, Franklin and his pals begin to feel left out.
Lonesome George, believed to be the only Galapagos tortoise left in the world, discovers he it not so alone when he meets other unique animals that live on the Galapagos Islands.
Offers children facts and tips to help them care for their pet turtle, with information about the breed, their behavior, habitat, nutrition and exercise needs, and care.
Franklin, a turtle, loses his special blue blanket, and even though he has his father's old yellow blanket, he has trouble sleeping until he finds his blanket again. He decides he likes living in a house where blankets are special to family members.
From before the time she hatches until she returns to the same beach to lay eggs of her own, a sea turtle is helped to escape from danger many times by different human hands.