The New Famous Five: Five and the Smuggler's Code - Book 2

The Famous Five are back as a new group of kids head to Smuggler''s Top to crack their second mystery. Join the Famous Five in this brand-new adventure by bestselling author Chris Smith, inspired by Enid Blyton and featuring original and new characters.>

About the author

Chris Smith is a bestselling author and the joint recipient of the 2024 Ruth Rendell award for his work promoting literacy and campaigning for school libraries. Chris created the Kid Normal series with his friend Greg James and recently the pair published The Twits Next Door which became an instant bestseller. Chris is also a solo author and has published two fantasy adventures set in his fictional kingdom of Parallelia including Frankie Best Hates Quests.

Before he was an author Chris worked as a newsreader and presenter on radio stations including Xfm and BBC Radio 1. His most famous news bulletin is probably the one sampled by George Michael in 1998 and used on his international hit Outside. Chris lives in London with his wife Jenny, their son Lucas and Mabel the cat.

Product details

• Authors: Chris Smith
• Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 8
• Product format: Paperback
• Release: 29.01.2026
• EAN: 9781444978759
• ISBN: 978-1-4449-7875-9
• No. of pages: 224
• Series: The New Famous Five
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; JUVENILE FICTION / Mysteries & Detective Stories, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship, Crime & mystery fiction (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Crime and mystery fiction, Interest age: from c 8 years, For National Curriculum Key Stage 2, For National Curriculum Key Stage 2 (England and Wales)