In this joyful celebration of soul, style, and self-expression, from the award‑winning author of Cookies & Milk, Franklin has to decide if he wants to chase his own dreams or his father's dreams for the family band on a road-trip romp to Motown.
It’s 1964, and Franklin and the Fabulous 5ive are going to be the next BIG THING! With plenty of musical talent and their dad’s strict discipline, the Freeman family band just might have a shot at fame and fortune. And fortune…they could really use.
The only problem? While his family fixates on the Fabulous 5ive sound, lead singer Franklin is more interested in the band’s style. But there’s no room for distractions when they set out on a make-or-break trip playing shows across the country, from Houston to Detroit, where an audition at the Motown Records awaits. Franklin longs to bring his fashion designs into the spotlight, but as mishaps mount and the Freemans confront dangers on the road, Franklin’s dreams—and the journey itself—begin to unravel.
With inspiration from real-life famous figures, surprising new friends, and a dazzlingly eccentric mentor, can Franklin find a way to support his family while staying true to himself?