When their mother sends them packing, three pigs find despicable ways to find new accommodations, but when the big, friendly wolf tries to show them the error of their ways, the pigs respond by huffing and puffing.

Tom Gates is the master of excuses for late homework: dog attacks, spilt water, lightning. Tom's exercise book is full of his doodles, cartoons and thoughts, as well as comments from his long-suffering teacher, Mr Fullerton. After gaining five merits for his 'Camping Sucks' holiday story, Tom's work starts to go downhill, which is a pity, as he's desperate to impress Amy Porter, who sits next to him.

When Little Wolf, who doesn't want to be a Big Bad Wolf, is sent to catch dinner, she meets Red Riding Hood and the two of them come up with a solution.

Tom Gates is excited to celebrate his birthday and the upcoming school dance with a smile on his face, but everyone else seems bent on ruining his good mood. Math is kicking his butt. Marcus is annoying him at school. Worst of all, Tom's dad may or may not have offered to deejay the school dance dressed in the crazy outfit his new job gave him.