The boys of the —including Bill, Poetry, Dragonfly, Little Jim, Circus, and Big Jim—find themselves at odds with a strict new teacher, Mr. Black . The tension escalates when:
is the 11th installment in the Sugar Creek Gang series, written by Paul Hutchens . The story revolves around the gang's encounter with their new substitute teacher, Mr. Black, and the various misunderstandings and mysteries that arise during his tenure. Plot Summary
The book serves as a lesson in , as the boys navigate their frustration with authority and learn to handle wrongful accusations with integrity. Media Adaptations
: A mysterious prank involving a board placed over the school chimney leads to Bill being falsely accused of causing trouble, creating conflict with his parents.