Publisher's Synopsis
This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers.
With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina.
Branches books help readers grow!
Nine-year-old crime reporter Hilde Lysiak is starring in her very own early chapter book series - inspired by news stories Hilde wrote in real life!
Nine-year-old crime reporter Hilde Lysiak is back for the second book in this early chapter book mystery series.
This time, there's a bear on the loose in Selinsgrove!
Hilde knows a BIG story when she hears one, and she's determined to get the scoop.
So she and her sister/photographer, Izzy, set out to track the bear and find out where he came from.
But how will they find the bear? And can Hilde crack this case before someone gets hurt?
- Joanne Lew-Vriethoff's personality-filled illustrations appear on every page, bringing Hilde's adventures to life for young readers!
BOOKS IN THE SERIES
- Hero Dog!: A Branches Book (Hilde Cracks the Case, #1)
- Bear on the Loose!: A Branches Book (Hilde Cracks the Case, #2)
- Fire! Fire!: A Branches Book (Hilde Cracks the Case, #3)
- UFO Spotted!: A Branches Book (Hilde Cracks the Case, #4)
