Lynn Reist

Pippi Longstocking is an extraordinary little girl who lives alone in her house, while her father sails the seven seas. Pippi's irrepressibly fun nature makes her easy to befriend, as neighbors Tommy and Annika find, but can also earn ire, especially from social worker Mrs. Prysselius.

A tropical island vacation with the Turtle family and Bear turns into an underwater exploration adventure! Franklin and Bear are thrilled when Mr. Turtle surprises the boys with a tour of their favorite submarine rescue sub, the Aqua-Rescue 3000, only to be disappointed when they arrive to find that the tour has been canceled.

When Franklin’s Great Aunt Harriet’s heirloom key opens a special Navigation Bar, the coordinates send Franklin and his parents on an adventure that will take them to the North and South Pole! With a husky Polar Bear Ranger as their host to the Arctic and the navigation bar as their map, the Turtle family embarks on a mysterious journey, leading them to many adventures and incredible sights.