Secret of Ragnar's Gold

The second in a series of gripping adventure stories for readers 8+, perfect for fans of Enid Blyton.The friends can't believe their luck when they get the chance to stay in a castle for their Easter holidays.The castle is everything they had hoped for, with a moat and an ancient burial mound that gives it an air of mystery. But things are not what they seem and a treacherous discovery in the grounds reveals a 300-year-old treasure map.The race is on. The After-School Detective Club is in pursuit of Ragnar's gold – a hoard of treasure said to have been buried by a Viking warrior and guarded by his demon hound... that is, unless someone else gets there first.

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