General Moresby has come to stay in the Harrison household and is receiving a lot of attention - as you would expect for a mynah bird. Inevitably, there is a mishap when the bird goes missing and Sally has to try to replace him.

Simon's bad school report, and his excuse that his teacher picks on him, leads Sally to head to the school ready for battle. But when she meets the teacher, Mr Montgomery, she forgets all about Simon's report as matters take an unexpected turn.