InvestiGators: A Laugh-Out-Loud Comic Book Adventure! 1

Laugh-Out-Loud: InvestiGators is a full-colour comic book adventure by John Patrick Green, starring alligator investigators Mango and Brash. Their first case takes them undercover in a bakery to find a kidnapped chef, with humour and teamwork at the heart of the story.

At a glance

The first book in a comic series, with Mango and Brash investigating a chef’s kidnapping.
The bakery undercover plot combines mystery, comedy and colourful comic-book storytelling.
The listing presents teamwork, friendship and problem-solving as themes.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

A mystery plot and comic format offer a story-led alternative to text-heavy novels.
The listing identifies the book as full-colour and 208 pages.
Customer feedback describes the story as engaging and easy to follow, with humour and illustrations praised.

Technical specifications

10 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Macmillan Children's Books
Publication date	18 Feb. 2021
Edition	Main Market
Language	English
Print length	208 pages
ISBN-10	1529054370
ISBN-13	978-1529054378
Reading age listed	7 - 9 years, from customers

Dimensions and weight
Dimensions	14 x 1.4 x 21 cm
Weight listed	1.05 kg

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The stated reading-age range is identified as coming from customers, so treat it as guidance rather than a publisher-set age classification. The listing describes a full-colour comic and names positive themes, but does not provide details such as binding or paper type.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Children who enjoy illustrated mystery adventures and comic-book storytelling.
Readers interested in humour, teamwork and animal characters.
Families looking for a shared read or a comic that customer feedback says can encourage younger readers.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a conventional prose-only novel or a non-fiction book.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 4,519 ratings

5 stars81%81%
4 stars13%13%
3 stars4%4%
2 stars1%1%
1 star1%1%

Customer feedback highlights an engaging, easy-to-follow story, humour and colourful illustrations. Readers also describe it as suitable for children, especially around age eight, and one account says it encouraged a six-year-old to read. For buyers choosing a 208-page comic mystery, these reports suggest that the visual format and accessible storytelling may be a useful fit. Overall ratings are strongly positive, though ratings alone cannot explain individual experiences.

Positive themes

Customers describe the story as engaging and easy to follow.
Feedback praises the humour and colourful illustrations.
Customer comments describe the book as age-appropriate and readable.

Frequently asked questions

What is the story about?

Alligator investigators Mango and Brash go undercover in a bakery to investigate the kidnapping of chef Gustavo and protect his recipes.

Is this the first book in the series?

Yes. The listing identifies it as the duo’s first adventure and labels it as book 1.

How long is the book?

The listed print length is 208 pages.

What age is it for?

The product details give 7–9 years, explicitly attributed to customers. Customer feedback also describes it as particularly suitable for 8-year-olds and mentions a 6-year-old inspired to read.