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The InvestiGators Series

By John Patrick Green

Alligator agents solve outrageous crimes through teamwork, gadgets, sewer travel and gloriously silly toilet humour.

humorous · action-packed · engaging

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What is The InvestiGators series by John Patrick Green about?

Written from 2020 onwards, John Patrick Green’s InvestiGators series follows Mango and Brash, alligator agents investigating crimes for S.U.I.T. Using sewer travel, inventive gadgets and plenty of teamwork, they tackle increasingly elaborate mysteries involving villains, rescues and undercover missions. Later books broaden their world with new agents and allies, while a spin-off follows other members of the organisation. Best suited to children aged 7–10, especially fans of graphic novels, silly wordplay and fast-paced adventure. Includes cartoon peril, slapstick action and frequent toilet humour.

Genres

Animals Mystery Humour

About the author

John Patrick Green is a creative author and illustrator from America, best known for his funny and exciting graphic novels. His popular InvestiGators series follows two alligator detectives on wild adventures, solving mysteries and making children laugh. John loves drawing silly characters and hopes his stories inspire everyone to read, imagine, and have fun.

All the books in The InvestiGators series (in order)

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InvestiGators

by John Patrick Green

Book 1 of 11

Two alligator agents, two mysteries—and toilets become their strangest secret weapon.

Published: 2020

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Investigators: Take the Plunge

by John Patrick Green

Book 2 of 11

Framed for filthy chaos, can the InvestiGators unmask who’s blocking the city’s toilets?

Published: 2020

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InvestiGators: Off the Hook

by John Patrick Green

Book 3 of 11

Crackerdile returns transformed — with supervillains, secret lairs and one seriously slippery mystery.

Published: 2021

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InvestiGators: Ants in Our P.A.N.T.S

by John Patrick Green

Book 4 of 11

RoboBrash battles giant ants, but his glitches may help — or doom — the city.

Published: 2021

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InvestiGators: Braver and Boulder

by John Patrick Green

Book 5 of 11

Glowing rocks, undercover gators and a giant robot headquarters. What could possibly go wrong?

Published: 2022

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InvestiGators: Heist and Seek

by John Patrick Green

Book 6 of 11

Masterpieces vanish, artists aren’t who they seem, and the gala’s greatest mystery is still lurking?

Published: 2022

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InvestiGators All Tide Up

by John Patrick Green

Book 7 of 11

A captain is found adrift, but where have the cruise ship and passengers vanished?

Published: 2023

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InvestiGators High-Rise Hijinks

by John Patrick Green

Book 8 of 11

A vanished bank, a giant chicken and two spies: what could possibly go wrong?

Published: 2020

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InvestiGators Class Action

by John Patrick Green

Book 9 of 11

Undercover at school, Mango and Brash investigate Bucky’s mysterious disappearance before pizza Friday unravels.

Published: 2024

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InvestiGators: Case Files

by John Patrick Green

Book 10 of 11

Mango and Brash face six not-so-boring cases—but can you spot the clues first?

Published: 2025

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InvestiGators Weather Or Not

by John Patrick Green

Book 11 of 11

When the city’s water turns to milk and green rain falls, who’s behind it all?

Published: 2026

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