Poppy Benjamin isn't too thrilled about leaving kindergarten behind -she's got a bad case of the first grade scaries! But guess what? Her troubles are just beginning! When she steps into her new classroom, she meets Mr. Piney, her new, super strict, ultra-boring teacher. But that's not the worst part. Poppy thinks Mr. Piney is hiding something -something bad -inside of his beloved briefcase. Determined to uncover the truth, Poppy teams up with her energetic best friend, Millie, and the puzzling Staring Boy, Jude, as they navigate challenging obstacles, unexpected alliances, and even a bitey cat. As the adventure unfolds, Poppy discovers more than she expected - finding friendship and surprises along the way.