Long before he becomes a famous inventor and a founding father, young Benjamin Franklin is just a restless boy looking for his true calling. He desperately wants to be a sailor and explore the ocean, but his strict father refuses to allow it. Instead, his father makes him try out a long list of sensible trades. Ben tries working as a candle maker, a wood joiner, a boot closer, and a turner. Unfortunately, every single one of these practical jobs bores him completely. Curious and highly inventive, Ben would much rather spend his time reading heavy books, swimming, and flying his kites. You will follow alongside this fiercely independent thinker as he searches for a path that actually excites his brilliant mind. Discover the charming true story of how a curious boy eventually found his own brilliant way in the world.