InvestiGators

Reach for this book when your child is transitioning into independent reading and needs high-energy, visual storytelling to keep them engaged. It is a perfect choice for the student who constantly cracks jokes or the child who might feel overwhelmed by dense pages of text. The story follows Mango and Brash, two alligator secret agents who use goofy high-tech gadgets (like toilet-traveling VESTS) to solve mysteries. Beyond the slapstick humor, the book emphasizes the importance of teamwork and lateral thinking. It is developmentally appropriate for ages 7 to 10, offering a safe but exciting entry point into the mystery genre. Parents will appreciate how the clever wordplay and puns build a child's vocabulary and appreciation for nuance, all while the reader is too busy laughing at the absurd situations to realize they are learning.