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The Case of the Smuggler's Curse: The After School Detective Club: Book One (The After School Detective Club, 1) Paperback – January 25, 2022

by Mark Dawson (Author), Ben Mantle (Illustrator)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 255 ratings
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"[A]dventure-loving readers will find the developing friendships between the four children amusing.... A jolly adventure story..."—Kirkus Reviews

The first in a series of gripping adventure stories featuring mystery, excitement, and friendship.

Meet The After School Detective Club – Lucy, Max, Joe, Charlie and her faithful dog Sherlock in this first in a new mystery series for kids.

Lucy: Brave, loyal and athletic. She wants to be an Olympian so don’t get in her way…

Max: The geek with a wicked sense of humor. Self-styled child genius – just don’t tell his mom.

Joe: Adventurous, funny and a great cook – but don’t believe everything he says.

Charlie: Fierce as a lion, she loves her dog Sherlock more than people. Don’t ever call her Charlotte!

Sherlock: Loud bark, cold nose, big heart – the fifth member of the club.

They may seem an unlikely gang of friends, but when they spot a ghostly specter walking the beach one winter's evening, they are thrown together to unravel a mystery that none of them expected.

The deeper they dig, the bigger the adventure becomes - motorboats, tracking devices, bedroom breakouts and daring sea rescues are all in a day's work for the After School Detective Club. But when their investigation leads them into trouble with the police, there is only one thing left to do: they must go undercover for a final showdown with a ruthless gang of smugglers who will stop at nothing to get what they want.

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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Book 1 of 3
    The After School Detective Club
  3. Print length
    256 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    3 - 7
  6. Lexile measure
    740L
  7. Dimensions
    5 x 0.75 x 7.75 inches
  8. Publisher
    Welbeck Flame
  9. Publication date
    January 25, 2022
  10. ISBN-10
    1801300100
  11. ISBN-13
    978-1801300100
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"[A]dventure-loving readers will find the developing friendships between the four children amusing and the mystery moderately exciting.... A jolly adventure story..."—Kirkus Reviews 

About the Author

Mark Dawson is the bestselling author of the John Milton, Beatrix Rose and Isabella Rose series, and has sold over 3 million books. He lives in Wiltshire with his family.

Mark Dawson has co-written this series with children's author Allan Boroughs. 

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Ben Mantle has illustrated a number of children's books including Rudey's Windy Christmas (HarperCollins) and Callum's Incredible Construction Kit (Egmont) which won the 2013 Bishop's Stortford Picture Book Award. He is also the creator of the award-winning The Best Birthday Present Ever! and The Best Christmas Present Ever! published by Macmillan Children's Books. Ben lives and works in Brighton.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Welbeck Flame (January 25, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1801300100
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1801300100
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 740L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.75 x 7.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 255 ratings

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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mgeigs
5.0 out of 5 stars Introducing what looks like a great new series!
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2022
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I bought it for my 10 year-old grandson and read it first. I found it as good as any Mark Dawson mystery with a likable group of young people (and a great dog!) solving a local mystery, and setting them up for what I hope will be many, many more! The only drawback I found was the difference between "English" and "American" vocabulary and place names, which I think he might find confusing. The book is interesting enough that I hope he'll be able to work around it. I'm looking forward to the next one!
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Christopher Brewis
5.0 out of 5 stars Enid Blyton Updated For 2021
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2021
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As a boy I used to walk to the Fenham public library and check out Enid Blyton books. Now in my early sixties and living in Southern California, I read them to my grandchildren. When Mark Dawson (my favorite writer - John Milton/Beatrix Rose) sent an e-mail saying he was going to write children's books as F S dawson, I thought I would give the first one a try. To my complete delight, it is outstanding. Enid Blyton updated for modern times. I do think that Mark missed an opportunity though; when the children were thinking of a name for themselves at the end of the book, one of them should have suggested the Famous Five before settling on the Afer School Detective Club. Highly recommended for young readers and looking forward to the next adventure.
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Lady Silverlocks
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2020
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Fun adventure with just the right amount of danger. Each character has something to offer, but Sherlock stole the show.
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Tim A. Setliff
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Story
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2023
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When I was a kid, I read the Hardy Boys mystery books. This was much better. Great storyline. Kids will love this book
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Kevin Warthan
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2023
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This author writes the best adult AND children’s mystery/spy books. The children’s books are reminiscent of the three investigators series.
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MK Tufft
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Mystery Adventure … Sherlock is the new Scooby!
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2022
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A group of mis-fits find friendship and adventure together as they solve a major mystery! This promises to be an excellent adventure series.
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Zoe J
5.0 out of 5 stars Hurray for Sherlock
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2020
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Delightful children's who dun it start to a promising new series. Even as an adult I enjoyed waiting to see how the children's friendship would evolve and how they would overcome obstacles to solve the mystery. There is great humor in this book as well.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for kids - or anyone who loves cute detective stories!
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2020
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This is a very well written story of four British kids who become friends and solve a crime. Great character development, sense of place and fun. It has a bit of "Scooby-Doo" about it, but it's more realistic and has a much cuter little dog.
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SpicyGrammy
5.0 out of 5 stars very cute
Reviewed in Canada on February 18, 2024
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It’s heartwarming. Friends who found each other and became close. Just right for kids. Quite an adventure!

My grandkids would love this.
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5.0 out of 5 stars what a fun story! great characters
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 19, 2023
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Loved the camaraderie of the gang. The illustrations accompanied this book perfectly :) A wonderful book to get lost in.
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Andmond
5.0 out of 5 stars A children's story but
Reviewed in Australia on December 26, 2020
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It was explained by mark that this story was aimed at children BUT I found it very entertaining.
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5.0 out of 5 stars great story….part of our bedtime ritual
Reviewed in Canada on July 5, 2022
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Had such fun reading this with my daughter as a bedtime story. We looked forward to our nightly rendezvous with the after school detective club. We can’t wait to start book two!
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stock market learner
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 8, 2023
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Fantastic story and very well written with likeable characters. Next one please...look forward to reading them all. Very good writer.
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