Investigators Agents of S.U.I.T. Wild Ghost Chase| Review
InvestiGators: Agents of S.U.I.T.: Wild Ghost Chase
By John Patrick Green with Christopher Hastings and Pat Lewis
First Second, February 18, 2025
Grades 3 and up
Young readers will be thrilled to dive into the latest installment of the InvestiGators: Agents of S.U.I.T. series. The fun continues in this the third installment in the spin-off series from the original InvestiGators books.
The story begins with a flashback at the farm, where General Inspector Tract, during his final inspection, gets trapped in a soundproof broom closet. He languishes and dies, leaving only his ghost. In the present day, the ghost possesses Monocle, leading her on a final mission to solve “the mystery of cryptid creatures.” Junior Agent Zeb senses something is wrong with Monocle and, despite not being taken seriously, sets out to uncover the truth. He is joined by Cilantro, Bongo, and Bash in his quest to track down Monocle.
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Fans of the previous titles will find familiar elements, but newcomers can also enjoy this book as it stands alone. The more you’ve read the series, the more nuances you’ll appreciate. The series’ unique flair shines through in the narrator’s interactions with the characters and the sly humor woven throughout the book, some of which is clearly aimed at adult readers. The series consistently delivers intelligent humor that appeals to all ages. The jokes often have multiple layers, such as when “Dogman” remarks, “lots of people have the same name.” The numerous puns are sure to elicit either an eye-roll or a hearty chuckle.
The vibrant, colorful artwork complements the text perfectly, creating a symbiotic relationship. The cramped writing and small panels lend a retro feel to the graphic novel.
This installment is sure to be a hit with existing fans and will likely inspire new readers to explore the entire series.
Filed under: Graphic Novels, Reviews
About Esther Keller
Esther Keller is the librarian at William E. Grady CTE HS in Brooklyn, NY. In addition, she curates the Graphic Novel collection for the NYC DOE Citywide Digital Library. She started her career at the Brooklyn Public Library and later jumped ship to the school system so she could have summer vacation and a job that would align with a growing family's schedule. On the side, she is a mother of 4 and regularly reviews for SLJ. In her past life, she served on the Great Graphic Novels for Teens Committee, where she solidified her love and dedication to comics.
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Thank you so much for sharing this information about the InvestiGators: Agents of S.U.I.T. series. I am a Youth Services Library Specialist in NC. Would you have any additional recommendations for Juvenile Graphic Novel series that would also appeal to children in grades 2-3?
There are so many great titles for this age group! There is the regular InvestiGators series by John Green that would also be appropriate for the same age group. Random House is releasing an adaptation of the Junie B. Jones series, which will be a surefire hit with this age group. Series like Dogman, HiLo, Hunger Heroes by Jarret Lerner, the Graphic Novel series for the Who Was series. I hope this gives you a start!
Thank you so much for this information. I really appreciate it! These are great suggestions and I know that they will be enjoyed!