Spike and the Smugglers - Gazelle Books Author:Deborah Van Der Beek Spike and his family, accompanied by Mole, are on a trip to the seaside. While exploring on his own, Spike is cut off by the tide and finds shelter in a hidden cave which is used by smugglers. The author also wrote "Boo, Hoo, Slug Stew!" and "Superbabe".