Book Series · 3 Books

The After School Detective Club Books

In order from The Secret of Ragnar's Gold to The Mystery in the Marshes.

The Secret of Ragnar's Gold
The Mystery in the Marshes
The Case of the Smuggler's Curse
The Secret of Ragnar's Gold
The Mystery in the Marshes
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Secret of Ragnar's Gold
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Book #1 · 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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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?
The complete set

The After School Detective Club Series

3 books · Published 2022–2023

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?

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.

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 Mystery in the Marshes, was published in 2023.

What ages are the After School Detective Club books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The After School Detective Club to life.

01

Mark Dawson

Author
02

Ben Mantle

Illustrator

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