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InvestiGators (InvestiGators, 1) Hardcover – Illustrated, February 25, 2020

by John Patrick Green (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars 3,499 ratings
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With more than three million copies in print, John Patrick Green's goofy graphic novel series is a colossal comics hit! Join super spy alligator duo MANGO and BRASH as they surf the sewers and fight the forces of evil.

With their Very Exciting Spy Technology and their tried-and-true, toilet-based travel techniques, the InvestiGators are undercover and on the case! And on their first mission together, they have not one but two mysteries to solve! Can Mango and Brash uncover the clues, crack their cases, and corral the crooks―or will the criminals wriggle out of their grasp?

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    InvestiGators
  3. Print length
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  4. Language
    English
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    2 - 5
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    GN390L
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    5.8 x 0.65 x 8.5 inches
  8. Publisher
    First Second
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    February 25, 2020
  10. ISBN-10
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    978-1250219954
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It's no mystery why over 3 million kids love the InvestiGators and Agents of S.U.I.T. series! Meet the InvestiGators, a super spy alligator duo, as they travel through the sewers and fight the forces of evil. Hit the high seas with unsinkable detectives Mango and Brash as they investigate the mystery of a missing cruise ship! Mango and Brash have always been a class act, but can these alligator detectives convincingly go undercover as average middle-school students to protect a small-town team mascot? Cilantro the Chameleon uncovers a sheep revolt, an alien invasion conspiracy, and a spooky haunted outpost in her first field assignment. Bongo and Marsha, the super-spy Badgers, are on the case…and way over-budget. When S.U.I.T. realizes just how much money the Badgers waste with their gadgets and spy vehicles, they’re sent to Bora Bora to investigate a case…the old-fashioned way. The greatest mystery of all is haunting the halls of S.U.I.T. Can new recruit Zeb the sheep and the other agents solve their biggest case yet?

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"...has heaping helpings of surreal alligator action and wordplay gags to keep new readers bent on solving the mystery." ―The New York Times

"With its rampant good-natured goofiness and its unrelenting fizz and pep, this feels like a sugar rush manifested as a graphic novel. Silly and inventive fast-paced fun." ―Kirkus

"In high-intensity colors, straightforward panel artwork by Green (Hippopot­a­mister) offers plenty of slapstick gags to Brash and Mango’s tale. Fast-paced fun for the bad pun and dorky joke crowd." ―Publisher's Weekly

"Like the heroes of Dav Pilkey’s “Dog Man” or “Captain Underpants,” the Investigators are bound to resonate with kids." ―School Library Journal: XpressReviews

About the Author

John Patrick Green is a human with the human job of making books about animals with human jobs, notably the smash-hit graphic novel series InvestiGators. John is definitely a multiple New York Times-bestselling human author and not just a bunch of animals in a trench coat pretending to have a human job. With over three million copies of InvestiGators in print, John is a successful human being with only two hands and a normal amount of fur. He lives in a Brooklyn apartment that doesn't allow animals other than the ones living in his head.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ First Second; Illustrated edition (February 25, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1250219957
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1250219954
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 - 9 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ GN390L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 2 - 5
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.05 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.8 x 0.65 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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John Patrick Green grew up on Long Island and has worked in New York City ever since graduating from School of Visual Arts for Graphic Design in 1997. He was the comics consultant for Disney Adventures magazine, and in addition to Disney has written, illustrated, or otherwise worked on comics for Nickelodeon, Dreamworks, Scholastic, DC Comics, and First Second Books. John is the writer and artist of the graphic novels Hippopotamister, the Eisner-nominated Kitten Construction Company series, and the New York Times-bestselling InvestiGators series. He is also the artist and co-creator of the graphic novels Jax Epoch and the Quicken Forbidden, and Teen Boat!, both with writer Dave Roman. See more of John's work at www.johngreenart.com.

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Customers love this graphic novel for elementary readers, particularly 7-year-olds, with its comic strip format and excellent color graphics. They enjoy reading it to their children, and one customer notes it contains 200 pages of illustrations. Customers appreciate the characters and find it engaging, with one mentioning how it helped their child get excited about reading.

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115 customers mention "Readability"113 positive2 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as a super fun and engaging read that children love, with many mentioning their grandchildren enjoyed it and being excited to read a chapter every night.

"Great series filled with puns and educational satire. A great read together as well. 10 year old loves graphic novels and is loving this series." Read more

"Such a cute story and funny at times we loved it." Read more

"...I love that this book is able to be fun without being obnoxious. -It’s really funny and “punny” - even for adults!" Read more

"This book was a quick pleasant read for my 3rd grader. He jumped to start the 2nd one...." Read more

11 customers mention "Graphic novel style"11 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the graphic novel style of the book, which is suitable for elementary students, with one customer noting its comic strip presentation and another mentioning that older siblings enjoy the illustrations.

"...-The comic-style presentation is great for kids who already enjoy comic books and would be a fun introduction for kids who are new to them...." Read more

"Although these were purchased for a 7 year old reader, older siblings enjoy the illustrations and comical story lines as well...." Read more

"...looks hilarious and great for any child into comic book or graphic novel style stories. Especially in the comedy genre...." Read more

"...He likes the comic book format! Great gifts." Read more

8 customers mention "Age range"6 positive2 negative

Customers find the book suitable for children, with several mentioning it's great for 7-year-olds, and one customer noting it's perfect for a family of boys.

"...This style is also fabulous for children who are not yet able to read the book themselves because they can “read” the illustrations...." Read more

"I think it’s a good book because it’s interesting and it is the right level for kids what I don’t like it is a short book in my opinion" Read more

"...Completely inappropriate for the age range listed in the description!" Read more

"...The law and order intro is fantastic ! Great for grown ups and kids." Read more

8 customers mention "Love of series"8 positive0 negative

Customers love the entire series, with one mentioning that it's great for children who enjoy the Dogman series.

"Great series filled with puns and educational satire. A great read together as well. 10 year old loves graphic novels and is loving this series." Read more

"My grandson loved the Dog Man series and has read them all and some more than once. Though not quite "Dog Man", this new series is similar...." Read more

"...He is not an avid reader so this is wonderful to find. He loved the Dogman series and says these are even better." Read more

"These books are great if your kiddos love dog man. My kids are 6 and 8 and they read them over and over..!!" Read more

7 customers mention "Character development"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one customer particularly enjoying the introduction of new characters.

"...The protagonist of SUIT is competent and clever, while the protagonists of InvestiGators are neither competent nor clever...." Read more

"...I loved introducing new characters to her...." Read more

"...My little guy loved this book! He loved the jokes, the characters and had such a great time reading it...." Read more

"...Really puny, some sewer humor, two great characters and a mystery to solve. This was pure fun. #LitReviewCrew" Read more

6 customers mention "Graphics quality"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the graphics in the book, with one mentioning 200 pages of excellent color illustrations.

"...It does have good artwork and a good mystery and a few very fun scenes...." Read more

"...used very high quality/ thick paper and the book has 200 pages of excellent color graphics...." Read more

"My 7 year old son loved this book! Very funny story and great photos. Lots of laughs. Perfect for getting newer readers interested in reading...." Read more

"...He reads it out loud and I laugh at the jokes as well. Art is awesome and has a cool plot. Can’t wait for #2!" Read more

3 customers mention "Attention span"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging, with one mentioning how it instantly captured their child's attention and helped them get excited about reading.

"...The book is presented in a comic strip fashion, which instantly captured my son’s attention...." Read more

"...This book has helped him get excited about reading and he definitely has the reading bug now...." Read more

"My son is not a reader but he loves this book. Excitingly waiting for book 2." Read more

3 customers mention "Ease of use"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to use, with one mentioning it doesn't get tedious and another noting it's a simple series.

"...It has little jokes for adults, as well, so it doesn't get tedious." Read more

"My son loves this. He's in 2nd grade and handles it easily. Words are funny, story is interesting, and we're ready and waiting for the next one." Read more

"...A great, easy series. Highly recommend!" Read more

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  • TERRY MALONE
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun for tweens and adults
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    Great series filled with puns and educational satire. A great read together as well. 10 year old loves graphic novels and is loving this series.
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  • nessa Gonzo
    5.0 out of 5 stars great book
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    My rising 3rd grader immediately started reading this one, enjoys it very much
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    Such a cute story and funny at times we loved it.
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  • MultitaskingManhattanMama
    5.0 out of 5 stars My 5-year-old is obsessed (and so am I!)
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    Long story short: you need this book! Once you read it, you’ll realize that you need all of them. I recommend this series for children ages 5-9.

    The long story: I bought this book on a whim, thinking it might interest my comic- and superhero-obsessed 5-year-old. The InvestiGators book series quickly became his new obsession! The book is presented in a comic strip fashion, which instantly captured my son’s attention. The writing is SO funny and the storyline manages to be the perfect combination of bizarre and brilliant! My husband and I joke (but aren’t really joking) that this author is a literary genius. We quickly devoured the entire series and are anxiously waiting for the next book to be released. In the meantime, my son “reads” these books to himself on a daily basis (a perk to the comic style is that he can “read” the pictures even though he’s not yet reading words). At his insistence, this is our go-to birthday gift for all of his friends. As a mom, teacher, and children’s book author myself, I own A LOT of children’s books. The InvestiGators series is one of my favorites. We have tried out countless similar series and none of them compare. I highly, highly recommend the InvestiGators books!

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    -The comic-style presentation is great for kids who already enjoy comic books and would be a fun introduction for kids who are new to them. This style is also fabulous for children who are not yet able to read the book themselves because they can “read” the illustrations.
    -The content of the story is strange and hilarious in a way that is appropriate for children. Many similar books have content that is a bit mature for this age group or that models/encourages rude or inappropriate behavior. I love that this book is able to be fun without being obnoxious.
    -It’s really funny and “punny” - even for adults!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars 3rd grade son enjoyed
    Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2025
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    This book was a quick pleasant read for my 3rd grader. He jumped to start the 2nd one. I am forever on the search for something that keeps him reading. So I consider this title a win
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    Grandkids enjoyed book.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable Graphic Novels
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    Although these were purchased for a 7 year old reader, older siblings enjoy the illustrations and comical story lines as well. Looking forward to purchasing more in the series.
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  • MARYMONA
    5.0 out of 5 stars On time delivery.
    Reviewed in Germany on May 14, 2023
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    Birthday gift.
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  • Njahira
    1.0 out of 5 stars The book arrived damaged
    Reviewed in Sweden on November 30, 2023
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    The book arrived torn and damaged. I ordered another book which arrived fine. This one was probably packed already torn. I am really disappointed as my daughter was looking forward to reading this one.
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    Reviewed in Sweden on November 30, 2023
    The book arrived torn and damaged. I ordered another book which arrived fine. This one was probably packed already torn. I am really disappointed as my daughter was looking forward to reading this one.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars My 9 year old loved it!
    Reviewed in India on May 10, 2022
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    The illustrations are excellent. My son just loves going through the illustrations over and over again. He finshed reading it in one day. Initially he wasn't into comics but now he is hooked. Kids understand the humour in it.
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  • Zeena Farrell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
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    Perfect for young kids
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    Quel che ci voleva per mio figlio... sicuramente acquisto tutta la serie
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