Book Series · 3 Books

The After School Detective Club Books

In order from The Secret of Ragnar's Gold to The Case of the Smuggler's Curse.

The After School Detective Club series is a set of 3 chapter books by Mark Dawson, published between 2022 and 2023. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 260 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$858

Book #2 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

The Secret of Ragnar's Gold

By Mark Dawson, Ben Mantle (Illustrator)

A castle, a treasure map, and a race against time. Can they find Ragnar's gold before it's too late?

304 pages

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Paperback

Summary: Joe's Easter plans are dashed, but he and his friends hatch a daring scheme to visit a rented castle. Amidst its mysterious ruins, they uncover a 200-year-old notebook and a treasure map. Strange noises and glowing eyes hint at danger as they chase Ragnar's legendary gold, guarded by a mythical hound. Will the After School Detective Club solve the mystery before someone else claims the treasure?

In reading order

The After School Detective Club Series

3 books · Published 2022–2023

#2 in Series

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$858

The Secret of Ragnar's Gold

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

A castle, a treasure map, and a race against time. Can they find Ragnar's gold before it's too late?

#3 in Series

Sale price

$858

The Mystery in the Marshes

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

A camping trip turns mysterious when a friend vanishes amid strange lights and winds.

Series

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$858

The Case of the Smuggler's Curse

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12

A ghostly figure on the beach leads kids into a thrilling mystery with smugglers and secrets.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the After School Detective Club series?

There are 3 books in the After School Detective Club series. It began with The Secret of Ragnar's Gold in 2022, and the newest book, The Case of the Smuggler's Curse, is the most recent.