The Cut-Ups are back, and there's no place to hide! Their mothers are jumping for joy, their teachers are cringing with fear, and Spud and Joe are all set for the big challenge: the first day of school. Old pal Mary Frances has her sportscar all spruced up and the Cut-Ups are armed to the teeth with snakes, spitballs, stink bombs, and a secret weapon: Intrepid, the pet tarantula. But who's that looming over the school steps? It's Lamar J. Spurgle, old Cut-Up victim and new school principal! Spurgle doesn't like kids and he can't stand the cut-ups. In no time flat, Spurgle's cornered the boys, stuck them with his repulsive dog, and confiscated all their supplies. But taking Mary Frances' sportscar is the last straw. It's time to roll out the big guns. It's time for Big Al....
