Modran and his three bumbling henchmen Bell, Book, and Candle enter the classroom via the magic door. They are there to steal gold. Modran's scheme is to declare himself the world's greatest magician by passing himself off as an alchemist. Miss Tickle not only has to show Modran up at the tournament; she also has to put an evil genie back in his lamp when Socks releases him.
Miss Tickle can't figure out why Rick is being so hard on Tolamy. It soon turns out that ""Rick"" and ""Tolamy"" are actually the Chameleon and Arlo, a pair of crooks who can change their appearances to be anyone they want. They have entered our world through the magic door. Eventually, both men pose as Rick, creating further chaos.
Dr. Daguerratype has invented a camera that can turn people and objects into photographs. He and his accomplices Rex and Ina use it to photograph the magic door so that they can steal famous landmarks. When the Adventurers' Club pursues them, they turn all but Miss Tickle and Rick into photographs. Their plan to photograph the adults backfires, and they end up on film themselves. Miss Tickle restores her friends and the magic door to normal so that they can return safely.
While on a mission to restore the City Of Antiquity, Miss Tickle contends with Nephren, an ancient Egyptian Queen who has come back to life. This Queen's magic proves so powerful that Miss Tickle ends up exhausted. But both women have to join forces to rescue Nephren's lackeys, who are trapped inside a pyramid.
After Franklin delivers his speech about being named Science Student Of The Year, he and the others discover that a generator has been stolen. The Adventurers' Club goes to the Land Of Lights to get it back. There are three suspects: Count Celesta, Madame Marquee, and Baron Borealis. Each one rules a different province, but one seeks to become the ruler of the entire land.