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According to Mr. Wilkins, the trouble with Jennings was due to the fantastic way in which his mind appeared to work. Mr. Carter took a more tolerant view, but even so, his contention that the boy meant well was sorely tried by the events of the Easter term.
There was, for example, the home-made snorkel which caused a flood, with disatrous results to the music room ceiling: there was a mix-up over a birthday present which threatened to shatter the lasting friendship between Jennings and Darbishire. There was the ill-conceived plan for a dormitory feast which led to an unexpected fire practice after lights out; and there was Jennings' good resolution to be kind and helpful to the elderly - an intention viewed with such suspicion in certain quarters that the project nearly foundered before it got into its stride...

First published in 1960 by Collins

1 - The Start of the Trouble
2 - The Handy Gadget
3 - A Case of Obstruction
4 - Flood Warning
5 - Overhead Expenses
6 - Ici On Parle Francais
7 - Shakespeare Sets A Problem
8 - The Planned Operation
9 - The Finishing Touch
10 - False Alarm
11 - Exchange of Gifts
12 - Musical Interlude
13 - Good Resolution
14 - Heatwave
15 - Mistaken Intentions
16 - The Old Folks' At Home