Franklin is new to town and hoping to make friends, but his usual tactics don't work on the Peanuts gang. When the Soap Box Derby arrives, he's sure it's a chance to impress new pals and teams up with the only other unpartnered kid: Charlie Brown. Newcomer Franklin has trouble fitting in with the Peanuts gang. When he learns about a Soap Box Derby race, he's sure that winning the race will also mean winning over new friends.