InvestiGators: Take the Plunge written and illustrated by John Patrick Green is the second side-splitting full-colour graphic novel in the InvestiGators series, perfect for fans of Dav Pilkey.

Crack the case with the InvestiGators! Join Mango and Brash in InvestiGators Take the Plunge for another adventure in the laugh-out-loud full colour comic book series by John Patrick Green, perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey.

'Fast, fabulous, and fantastically funny, the InvestiGators books are instant classics!' - Jamie Smart

The city is under attack by three dastardly villains! Crackerdile is back, a robo-ghost haunts the streets and does that man have a snake arm?!

When a huge flood threatens the city, the Investigators get the blame. With Mango and Brash exiled to sewer duty they’ll have to be extra sneaky to solve this crime wave.

Can Mango and Brash restore their good name and put the real culprit behind bars, before the whole city is in deep water?

The InvestiGators series is a hit with readers of all ages and covers positive themes like:
- Fun teamwork
- Never giving up
- Pesky problem-solving

Collect all the books in the hilarious series of graphic novels for kids! InvestiGators, InvestiGators: Off the Hook, InvestiGators: Ants in our P.A.N.T.S and tons more – and don't miss Agents of S.U.I.T., the spin off series featuring Mango and Brash's colourful coworkers!

"Has heaping helpings of surreal alligator action and wordplay gags to keep new readers bent on solving the mystery." - The New York Times

"A hilarious ride with great wordplay, bright illustrations and plenty of twists and turns – lots to keep young readers engaged. Keen illustrators will also enjoy Green’s bonus drawing tips to create their own InvestiGators." - The Scotsman

"In high-intensity colors, straightforward panel artwork by Green (Hippopot­a­mister) offers plenty of slapstick gags to Brash and Mango’s tale. Fast-paced fun for the bad pun and dorky joke crowd." - Publisher's Weekly

"Like the heroes of Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man or Captain Underpants, the Investigators are bound to resonate with kids." - School Library Journal: XpressReviews

"With its rampant good-natured goofiness and its unrelenting fizz and pep, this feels like a sugar rush manifested as a graphic novel. Silly and inventive fast-paced fun." - Kirkus

"If your young reader is looking for something to fill a Dogman-shaped hole in their personal libraries, let alligator investigators Mango and Brash step in. With a detailed comic-strip format, lots of toilet humour and zany plot lines, you will be pestered for the sequel before it's published." - Sunday Business Post (Ireland)

"It’s perfect for year 3/4 especially those who may be less confident or enthused when it comes to reading." - https://comicsinclass.school.blog/reviews-from-the-teachers-desk/

"My six year old nephew would not put this book down. We can’t wait for more books in this series to be released!" - Toppsta review

"pun-heavy whodunnit graphic novel which is just as clearly laid out, colourful and silly as Dav Pilkey’s phenomenally successful series. Mango and Brash are an excellent detective duo that readers will definitely want to see more from…" - BookTrust

"Simply bursting with youthful energy, crazy comedy, vibrant artwork and breathtaking creativity, InvestiGators is a visual and verbal delight… and guaranteed to please even the most reluctant reader!" - Lancashire Evening Post

"A hilarious ride with great wordplay, bright illustrations and plenty of twists and turns – lots to keep young readers engaged. Keen illustrators will also enjoy Green’s bonus drawing tips to create their own InvestiGators." - The Scotsman

"Absolutely hilarious and fantastic book. Investigators has become a good new series to look out for and we simply can't wait to continue the story. My son and I went through the whole book in one sitting. Mango was my son’s favourite as he was extremely funny. The book has great design and vibrant colourful pictures. The puns and jokes are spot on" - Toppsta review

"Bursting with youthful energy, crazy comedy, vibrant artwork and breathtaking creativity, InvestiGators is a visual and verbal delight… and guaranteed to please even the most reluctant reader!" - Lancashire Post

"It’s like a cartoon you can read, the illustrations are so good it’s like you’re watching them and not reading them at all." - The Reading Agency