In 1936 twelve-year-old streeter Lewis Carter finds himself in Berlin, Germany, at the heart of Nazi territory, on a convoluted trail to uncovering the whereabouts of his long-missing, presumed-dead father, Professor Harold Carter. Lewis is armed with a street map, an address...and of course his best friend, Pearl Alice Clavell. But even Pearl’s wealthy and somewhat suspect connections cannot protect them from the dangers that lurk at every swastika-draped corner. As they draw closer to finding Lewis’s father, they discover that the professor is at the center of a deadly plot that threatens global stability and the very outcome of the impending war. The two friends must use all their street wiles—with the help of a Flash or two—to save the day, as well as their skins!

Praise for The Adventures of the Flash Gang

Episode One: Exploding Experiment

“A tale with plenty of humor and suspense, memorable characters, and a plot that’s vividly informed by a challenging time in US history.”

—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“The underlying themes about community, acceptance, and friendship make this book far more than your average adventure story…The book also excels at balancing thrilling action sequences with humor and deeply felt emotion…Young readers will be swept up in this whirlwind of a story and long to join the Flash Gang too. This is a fun read with an inspiring message about how a community can come together to be courageous and surmount enormous obstacles. The relatable characters, gripping mystery, and rich historical locale make it quite the series debut and an excellent gateway for kids curious to learn about life in Depression-era America.”

—Independent Book Review

“A throwback gangster caper with irresistible kid sleuths and loads of page-turning action.”
—Ben Guterson, author of the award-winning Winterhouse series

“Delightfully Dickensian in spirit. Period events are woven seamlessly into this rollicking tale of friendship and fortitude. I challenge any reader not to fall in love with the histrionics and devil-may-care verve of Pearl Alice Clavell and her grease-smeared partner in crime, Lewis Carter.”

—J.R. Potter, author of Thomas Creeper and the Gloomsbury Secret

“…Young readers will become engrossed with Lewis and his gang and I highly recommend you give this book a shot.”

—Mark Buxton, YABooksCentral.com

“Clever, catchy dialogue and non-stop action catapult the reader from page to page till we land breathless, intrigued, and anxiously awaiting the Flash Gang’s next adventures.”

—Kimberly Behre Kenna, author of Artemis Sparke and the Sound Seekers Brigade

“A loveable, ragtag cast you’ll root for from page one.”

—Kerry O’Malley Cerra, award winning author of Just a Drop of Water and Hear Me

Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon

“The authors once again portray Lewis’ world with historical authenticity; they turn real events into compelling plot points…But these real-life elements don’t compromise the inventive, fictional flow or readers’ ability to relate to the main characters, who act and react according to their own believable personal quirks, strengths, and vulnerabilities…The desire by many of the seemingly self-sufficient, impoverished youth to be cared for by a real family—even as they form found families of their own—is a poignant undercurrent. This newest entry in a dynamic, character-rich middle-grade fiction series doesn’t disappoint.”

—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)