Collection: InvestiGators Books

Honestly? If you want your kid to stop asking for "five more minutes" on the tablet, give them an alligator in a vest.

The InvestiGators series by John Patrick Green is a masterclass in how to write for kids who think they hate reading. It’s loud, it’s colourful, and it’s packed with so many puns it should probably come with a warning. The premise is simple: Mango and Brash are super-spy alligators who work for S.U.I.T. (Special Undercover Investigation Teams). They use high-tech gadgets, travel through the sewers, and solve crimes that are as ridiculous as they are gripping.

Puns, Gadgets, and Sewer Travels Why does this series work so well? Because it doesn't talk down to kids. It treats them like they're in on the joke. Whether it’s the "V.E.S.T." (Very Exciting Spy Technology) or the bizarre villains like Crackerdile, the energy never dips. It’s perfect for the 7–12 age group because the visual storytelling is top-tier. The panels move fast, the dialogue is snappy, and the "Toilet Travel" system is exactly the kind of humour that makes a third-grader cackle.

Binge-Reading the Whole Case File Let's be real—once a kid finishes Heist and Seek, they’re going to want Off the Hook immediately. Buying them one by one is just a recipe for more shipping costs. That’s why we focus on InvestiGators Box Sets. We bundle the whole run so you can fill their shelf in one go. You get the bargain, they get a library of mysteries that they’ll actually read twice.

The Reluctant Reader's Secret Weapon Teachers love these. Why? Because they build reading stamina. A kid who struggles with a 200-page wall of text will fly through an InvestiGators graphic novel in an afternoon. It builds their confidence, expands their vocabulary (those puns are cleverer than they look!), and makes "reading time" something they actually look forward to.

The Bottom Line? S.U.I.T. up. Whether your kid is already a comic book fan or you’re just looking for that one series to spark the habit, Mango and Brash are the partners you need. Grab a set, save some cash, and let the investigations begin.