What starts as a summer trip turns into a puzzle only Franklin can solve.
 
When 11-year-old Franklin Nicholas arrives in Tokyo, strange things start to happen. From a hotel robot that knows his name to a museum exhibit hiding a clue. Using his travel journal and razor-sharp eye for detail, Franklin sets out to uncover a centuries-old mystery, while everyone around him thinks he’s imagining things.
 
Packed with global adventure, clever clues, and a whole lot of heart, First Stop, Tokyo is the beginning of a journey that will change how Franklin sees the world and how the world sees Franklin.