Knockout Annual #1957

This anthology annual contains multiple stories set in school environments. One story follows Vernon-Smith and other students at Greyfriars School as they mistake a falling plane for a genuine emergency, leading the Bounder to play a prank on Billy Bunter by manipulating a clock. Another story features Lord Knockem Potty receiving news that his heir Cyril has vanished from his room, prompting an investigation into the mysterious circumstances of the boy's disappearance, with clues including a warning note about an "invisible dagger" with cryptic pricing. A third story depicts the Eager Beaver Boys learning various knots and rope skills during an outdoor lesson, demonstrating different knot types including reef knots, granny knots, and slip knots as part of their scout training.