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
: 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. Sugar Creek Gang: Teacher Trouble
: The mystery concludes with a fire at the schoolhouse on a Sunday afternoon, requiring the gang to piece together clues involving pigeons, a ladder, and a mysterious book to clear their names. Key Themes is the 11th installment in the Sugar Creek
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 Plot Summary : A mysterious prank involving a
: The gang builds a snowman that bears a striking resemblance to Mr. Black, which he discovers, leading to immediate friction.
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:
: Mr. Black’s horse is poisoned, and a bottle of poison is found in Bill's desk, further implicating the boys in crimes they didn't commit.