Franklin and Harriet are spending Christmas this year at Faraway Farm, where Mrs. Turtle grew up. As Fraknlin, Harriet and their parents are leaving Woodland, we find that Sam has been left behind, much to Franklin's horror. The culprit is Harriet and so beings the struggles that Franklin has to endure as an older brother. Faraway Farms is hit by an unexpected ice storm which leaves the power out and the telephone lines down. Franklin's parents feel they must visit the elderly neighbors, the Collies, to make sure everything is alright. While they are away,,