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Franklin's Magic Christmas (2001)
Franklin and his family are off on a Christmas visit with Grandma and Grandpa at Faraway Farm. When a sudden ice storm hits and Grandpa takes a terrible tumble, Franklin and his baby sister Harriet begin a magical adventure as they journey home in search of help. With the aid of a mysterious flying creature and some very special new friends, the two manage to return with Doctor Bear and her family. Once back together, friends and family share an enchanted Christmas Ever and a memory they will hold forever of a magical Christmas night.
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Franklin and his family are off on a Christmas visit with Grandma and Grandpa at Faraway Farm. When a sudden ice storm hits and Grandpa takes a terrible tumble, Franklin and his baby sister Harriet begin a magical adventure as they journey home in search of help. With the aid of a mysterious flying creature and some very special new friends, the two manage to return with Doctor Bear and her family. Once back together, friends and family share an enchanted Christmas Ever and a memory they will hold forever of a magical Christmas night.
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Genre:Family, Animation
Written By:Betty Quan
In Theaters:6/11/2001
Box Office:
Runtime:50 minutes
Studio:Nelvana
Cast
John van Bruggen
Director
Noah Reid
Franklin Turtle (voice)
Chris Wiggins
Mr. Collie (voice)
Richard Newman
Mr. Turtle / Great-Grandfather Turtle (voice)
Elizabeth Saunders
Mrs. Turtle (voice)
Bryn McAuley
Harriet Turtle (voice)
Donald Burda
Mr. Bear (voice)
Joyce Gordon
Grandmother Turtle (voice)
Eric Peterson
Grandfather Turtle (voice)
Luca Perlman
Bear (voice)
Kristen Bone
Beatrice / Young Grandmother Turtle (voice)
Mari Trainor
Dr. Bear (voice)
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