It’s coming up to Brad’s birthday, and his parents won’t get him what he wants. He becomes moody, but then comes up with an idea for making money so he can buy it himself. His best friend isn’t convinced it’s a good idea. Brad manages to keep it from the teachers at Cockaigne Academy until the last day, when he is summoned to the headmaster’s office. But even a dressing down from Mr Price doesn’t put him off.