The ever so exciting sequel to Alice - Miranda at School. Alice - Miranda Highton - Smith - Kennington - Jones has survived her first term at Winchesterfield - Downsfordvale. And now Jacinta Headlington - Bear, the school's second best tantrum thrower, is joining Alice - Miranda's family for term break. Who would have thought it! The two girls are looking forward to a relaxing holiday at Highton Hall. But a cranky boy is causing mischief on the estate, a movie star has come to visit, and a stranger is snooping about. Add a naughty pony, a hint of romance and a dastardly scheme, and Jacinta and Alice - Miranda might have a more exciting holiday than they were expecting.