InvestiGators - Ants in Our P.A.N.T.S.
VERDICT: Avoid
Concern Level: Medium-High
Christian Parent Review
Concern LevelMedium-High
Concerning & Potentially Concerning Content
We are giving this particular title in the series an Avoid. This will surprise people familiar with these light and funny books. The reason? Much of this book takes place in a place called a “séance factory” (as in seances attempting to contact dead spirits). Now why is this in a light kid’s book? Humor. The author is making an extended joke around the similarity in sound between “science” and “séance”. He does something similar with the two meanings of “medium” (medium in size and a medium as the person who someone would go to for a séance).
VerdictAvoid
Our Thoughts
We reviewed this book after a Christian parent reached out to warn us about this sequel in a series we had previously reviewed and suggested. While we probably wouldn’t go as far to fully include InvestiGATORS in our recent series of “book series that go off the rails”, it is certainly a consideration for an honorable mention. Without question this book is an example of something we should all be careful about… joking around about things we shouldn’t. We are told to flee from darkness. Taking evil too lightly is a common mistake. We plan to be intentional and avoid this… especially when our children are involved. For that reason, we are giving this book an Avoid and downgrading the original series to make sure parents are aware in advance when considering these books.
Plot SummaryNote: This information is typically from the publisher.Use with caution
Crack the case with the InvestiGators! Join Mango and Brash in InvestiGators Ants in Our P.A.N.T.S. for another wacky 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, creator of Bunny vs Monkey. With Brash in the hospital, Mango teams up with his robot replacement Robo-Brash to fight crime. Their mission is to stop crime before it even starts. With Crackerdile out of action that will be easy right? WRONG! Soon the city is over run by giant ants, an evil astronaut and a triceratops on a rampage. The InvestiGators will need all the help they can get to save the city before it’s turned to rubble! Will Brash wake up in time to help save the day? 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: Take the Plunge, InvestiGators: Off the Hook and tons more – and don't miss Agents of S.U.I.T., the spin off series featuring Mango and Brash's colourful coworkers!
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Scripture Reflection
For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) and find out what pleases the Lord. Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.
— Ephesians 5:8-11
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