Franklin and the Turtle Lake Treasure 2006

Family gathering at Granny's house for Lucy's visit

The Turtle family gathers at Granny's house to celebrate the visit of Franklin's paternal aunt, Lucy, who is an archaeologist. Sam's mischievous nature and her boastful claim of being older create tension with Franklin, setting up ongoing rivalry between the two.

Franklin discovers Granny's Turtle Lake map

Franklin uncovers a hand-drawn map of Turtle Lake among Lucy's belongings and realizes it was drawn by Granny. Granny then explains that as a child she lived at Turtle Lake, found a secret place, buried a painted tin box, and drew the map, though she never opened it again.

Granny recalls Turtle Lake childhood and buried treasure

Granny recounts her childhood at Turtle Lake, describing a secret place where she buried her valuables in a painted tin box and drew a map. She explains that a forest fire later destroyed their house and killed her parents, forcing her to leave Turtle Lake.

Granny's memory triggers illness and concern

Overwhelmed by painful memories, Granny falls ill and the Turtle family checks on her. They learn that the buried box may be the key to her recovery.

Franklin and Sam organize a rescue mission

Encouraged by Granny's hint, Franklin, Sam, with Lucy's guidance and Franklin's friends Bear, Beaver, and Snail, set out for Turtle Lake to search for the buried box. They hope the treasure will bring Granny back to health.

The search at Granny's old home ruins yields nothing

The group reaches the ruins of Granny's old home at Turtle Lake and combs the site for the box, but they do not find it. They realize the path to Granny's memory will require more clues.

Turtle woman reveals the talisman and its power

A local turtle woman introduces a talisman similar to Granny's and explains its psychic power, hinting that this artifact is connected to Granny's box. Franklin contemplates whether the talisman is the true reason Granny wanted them to seek the box.

Little Crow points to the box and Snail is kidnapped

The next day they meet Little Crow, an orphan bird, who shows them the box's location but reveals that someone has already dug it up. Snail is then kidnapped by falcon chicks, forcing the group to plan a rescue.

Franklin and Sam rescue Snail and reconcile

Franklin and Sam, after recognizing that their disagreements hinder their mission, join forces to rescue Snail. Their teamwork grows as they approach the falcon nest together.

Falcon Mama reforms Little Crow's role

The Falcon Mama discovers her chicks' antics, but lets Snail go and decides to adopt Little Crow into the family, restoring hope for the mission. This act reinforces the team's decision to continue hunting for Granny's box.

Rainbow clue leads to the Rainbow Crystal Cave

Following the old turtle woman's hint that 'the treasure is under the rainbow,' the group traverses a mountain pass during a rainstorm and discovers a cave. Inside, a crystal chandelier splits sunlight into a rainbow, guiding them to the treasure's location.

Grizzly reveals box history and offers help

In the cave they meet Grizzly, who explains he found the box long ago with a metal detector and has since forgotten where he hid it. He provides crucial aid as they continue their search.

Box is found under the rainbow and river crossing follows

They locate the box beneath a crystal chandelier that divides sunlight into a rainbow. Grizzly helps them cross the river by canoe, returning home with the box in tow.

Granny's recovery begins with contents of the box

Back home, the turtle talisman is given to Granny but has no immediate effect. When they reveal the box's contents, including a photograph of Granny with her parents, she slowly recovers and feels she has regained a cherished memento.