Ripley's Bureau of Investigation facts for kids

Ripley’s Bureau of Investigation is an exciting series of children’s adventure books. These books are published by Ripley Publishing in the United States. They are also available in the United Kingdom and Australia.

The stories follow seven amazing students at 'Ripley High'. This school is based on the real-life mansion of Robert Ripley, the founder of Ripley’s Believe It or Not! His mansion was on a private island in Long Island Sound. In the books, Robert Ripley is a supercomputer. These chosen students have special powers and skills. They form the Ripley’s Bureau of Investigation (RBI). Their job is to explore unusual stories and facts all over the world.

Join Alek, Kobe, Kate, Zia, Max, Li, and Jack! They are the RBI's top-secret team. They go on dangerous, action-packed missions. They travel the world to investigate unbelievable tales. Follow the clues left by Robert Ripley. Discover some of the world’s most extraordinary and bizarre artifacts ever!

Who are the D.U.L. Agents?

The “Department of Unbelievable Lies” are the mysterious bad guys in the RBI stories. They work against the RBI agents. They try to stop the team from completing their missions.

Meet the RBI Agents and Other Characters

The RBI team is made up of seven unique students. Each one brings a special skill to the group.

• Alek Filipov is 15 years old and from Russia. He is an amazing gymnast. Alek is incredibly strong and flexible.
• Kobe Shakur is 15 years old and from Kenya. He has great physical endurance. Kobe is also skilled at tracking. Plus, he has telepathic abilities, meaning he can read minds!
• Kate Jones is 14 years old and from England. She has a photographic memory. This means she can remember everything she sees. She can also learn new languages in just minutes.
• Max Johnson is 14 years old and from America. He is a technology genius. Max loves to create robots. He is also very good at hacking computers.
• Li Yong is 15 years old and from China. He is a musical genius. Li can identify any sound. He can also imitate any sound perfectly.
• Jack Stevens is 14 years old and from Australia. He has a very special ability. Jack can communicate with animals.
• Zia Mendoza is 13 years old and from Venezuela. She can control high levels of electricity. Zia might even be able to influence the weather!

Other characters help the RBI agents. These include their teachers, Mr. Cain and Dr. Maxwell. They often assist the team on their missions.

Ripley’s Bureau of Investigation Book Titles

The RBI team goes on many exciting adventures. Here are some of their missions:

• Book 1: A Scaly Tale' - Kobe, Jack, and Zia investigate a strange creature. It lives in the swamps of the Florida Everglades.
• Book 2: The Dragon’s Triangle' - Max, Alek, and Zia look into reports of a dragon. It has been seen off the coast of Japan.
• Book 3: Running Wild' - Jack, Kate, and Kobe search for a wild child. This child lives in the mountains of China.
• Book 4: Secrets of the Deep' - Kate, Li, and Alek search for an underwater city. They explore the Mediterranean.
• Book 5: Wings of Fear' - Max, Jack, and Li investigate an unidentified flying object. It was seen over London.
• Book 6: Sub-Zero Survival' - Alek, Kate, and Max hunt for an artifact. It was left by Robert Ripley in the ice of Antarctica.
• Book 7: Shock Horror' - Zia, Li, and Max investigate mysterious blackouts. They also look into exploding trees in Canada.
• Book 8: Lost Island' - Jack, Li, and Kobe track down a furry, two-trunked elephant. They also find an island filled with unbelievable animals in East Africa.