InvestiGators: questions to ask and activities to try
Mango and Brash are alligators who investigate! InvestiGators is a laugh-out-loud comic full of gadgets and puns.
What age is it for? InvestiGators is best for ages 7–9. Good for: Two alligator detectives and a lot of puns.
InvestiGators (John Patrick Green)
- Age
- 7-9
- Best for
- Two alligator detectives and a lot of puns
Let your child read it their way. Spot the puns together and make up new ones.
What it helps with
- Reading for fun
- Wordplay and puns
- Comics
- Mysteries
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “Who are Mango and Brash?”
- “How do they travel?”
- “What was the case?”
- “Which gadget was best?”
- “What was the best pun?”
- “What would your detective animal be?”
5-minute activities to try together
Pun challenge
Make up three animal puns.
Gadget design
Design a detective gadget.
Free printables: InvestiGators worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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Dog Man (Dav Pilkey)
- Best for
- A silly superhero comic that gets kids reading
- Age
- 6-9
Bunny vs Monkey (Jamie Smart)
- Best for
- A woodland rivalry in a very funny comic
- Age
- 7-10
The Adventures of Captain Underpants (Dav Pilkey)
- Best for
- Two pranksters and the superhero they create
- Age
- 6-9
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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