The second book in the Nicky Fifth series, Garden State Adventure is the continuation of Nicky's misery. Instead of a vacation in Florida, his parents, in an effort to save money, decide to take the family on 7 New Jersey day trips. Laugh out loud as Nicky and company criss-cross New Jersey in search of family fun. A 5-year Anniversary Edition is scheduled for 2009 and will include pages reserved for 3 Guest Young Authors, ages 9-12 years old. In addition, a portion of the proceeds from each book is donated to The Sunshine Foundation.

While the governor is about to name Nicky Fifth and T-Bone as the state's Official Junior Ambassadors, the boys take a trip along the Jersey Shore and uncover more information about the history, geography, and culture of the Garden State.

The first book in the acclaimed Nicky Fifth series, 32 Dandelion Court is where Nicky's troubles begin. Despite his happy, eleven-year-old existence in Philadelphia, his father's announcement that the family is moving to...New Jersey sends Nicky into a tail spin. Unsure if he will survive on the other side of the Ben Franklin Bridge, Nicky braces himself for a bumpy ride...to Jersey. This title celebrated its 5 year anniversary by including pages for 3 Guest Young Authors, ages 9-12. And in the tradition of Franklin Mason Press, a portion of this book's sales are donated to The Sunshine Foundation.

In Nicky Fifth For Hire, the third installment in the acclaimed Nicky Fifth series, Nicky and his sidekick, T-Bone, set out to find jobs and eventually start their own odd job business. While waiting for the odd jobs to roll in, T-Bone devises a way for Nicky to earn money for his parents' anniversary gift. T-Bone seems really excited, but does Nicky really want to know his idea?

Selected as a favorite by Laura Bush and displayed at the White House, Chumpkin is the tale of the oversized pumpkin that stole America's heart. Hearts melt when Chumpkin laments the plight of being the largest pumpkin in the patch, wishing he was never planted. Captivating illustrations surround this humorous tale, told in rhyme. Like all Franklin Mason Press titles, a portion of each sale benefits our charity partner, The Four Foundation, for children with pediatric brain tumors. In addition, two pages are saved to publish the work of 6-9 year olds through our Guest Young Authors and Illustrators Contest. This contest has become immensely popular with schools, teachers, and parents and a large part of our marketing program.

Originally published in a different form by Four Winds Press in 1971.