ReviewsPraise for Hero Dog! (Hilde Cracks the Case #1): "This mystery series is sure to win over readers diving into beginning chapter books. Like other titles in the 'Branches' line, pictures and text work together to tell the story. Fast-paced action helps maintain budding readers' attention. Pages from Hilde's notebook introduce new vocabulary and model questioning. The right amount of support and repetition is given for students transitioning into a more independent phase of reading, and many will find themselves working to solve the mystery alongside the protagonist. Teachers will appreciate using this series to teach questioning words.... VERDICT: A solid addition to most chapter book collections, especially where there are mystery fans." -- School Library Journal "Entertaining and fast-paced." -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for Branches books: "A nice stepping stone to more advanced chapter books." -- Booklist, Praise for Branches books: "These books should be considered for larger libraries wanting to enhance their easy-reader collections." -- School Library Journal "A nice stepping stone to more advanced chapter books." -- Booklist, Praise for Hero Dog! (Hilde Cracks the Case #1): "This mystery series is sure to win over readers diving into beginning chapter books. Like other titles in the 'Branches' line, pictures and text work together to tell the story. Fast-paced action helps maintain budding readers' attention. Pages from Hilde's notebook introduce new vocabulary and model questioning. The right amount of support and repetition is given for students transitioning into a more independent phase of reading, and many will find themselves working to solve the mystery alongside the protagonist. Teachers will appreciate using this series to teach questioning words.... VERDICT: A solid addition to most chapter book collections, especially where there are mystery fans." -- School Library Journal "It's a light, quick-moving mystery, and the young author's backstory will undoubtedly inspire many aspiring writers, reporters, and sleuths." -- Publisher's Weekly "Entertaining and fast-paced." -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for Branches books: "A nice stepping stone to more advanced chapter books." -- Booklist, Praise for Hilde Cracks the Case #1: Hero Dog! : "This mystery series is sure to win over readers diving into beginning chapter books. Like other titles in the 'Branches' line, pictures and text work together to tell the story. Fast-paced action helps maintain budding readers' attention. Pages from Hilde's notebook introduce new vocabulary and model questioning. The right amount of support and repetition is given for students transitioning into a more independent phase of reading, and many will find themselves working to solve the mystery alongside the protagonist. Teachers will appreciate using this series to teach questioning words.... VERDICT: A solid addition to most chapter book collections, especially where there are mystery fans." -- School Library Journal "Entertaining and fast-paced." -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for Branches books: "A nice stepping stone to more advanced chapter books." -- Booklist
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Table Of ContentTABLE OF CONTENTSIntroductionChapter 1: Hot Tip!Chapter 2: Risky MoveChapter 3: All Fired Up!Chapter 4: Fire! Fire!Chapter 5: Chirp! Chirp!Chapter 6: WitnessChapter 7: A Perfect Match?Chapter 8: Little SurvivorsChapter 9: Fire StationChapter 10: Pet Growl!Chapter 11: Sudden SparkChapter 12: One Wild Ride!Chapter 13: Crack in the DoorChapter 14: Surprise From Above
SynopsisReal-life super-sleuth and media sensation Hilde Lysiak's reporting skills are put to the test in this fun early chapter book mystery series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!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!Real-life crime reporter Hilde Lysiak is starring in her very own early chapter book series -- inspired by real news stories she has written! In this third book, there's a fire on Orange Street and a shop burns down! Mrs. Brown thinks her candles started the fire. She's so upset she won't leave her house. But the town pet parade can't start without her! Hilde needs to find out what REALLY caused the fire. Can she crack this RED-HOT case in time to save the parade? Joanne Lew-Vriethoff's personality-filled illustrations appear on every page, bringing Hilde's adventures to life for young readers!, Nine-year-old crime reporter Hilde Lysiak is back for the secondbook in this early chapter book mystery series! This time, there'sa bear on the loose in Selinsgrove! Hilde knows a BIG story whenshe hears one, so she and her sister/photographer, Izzy, set outto track the bear and find out where he came from. But how willthey find the bear?, Real-life super-sleuth and media sensation Hilde Lysiak's reporting skills are put to the test in this fun early chapter book mystery series Pick a book. Grow a Reader 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 Real-life crime reporter Hilde Lysiak is starring in her very own early chapter book series -- inspired by real news stories she has written In this third book, there's a fire on Orange Street and a shop burns down Mrs. Brown thinks her candles started the fire. She's so upset she won't leave her house. But the town pet parade can't start without her Hilde needs to find out what REALLY caused the fire. Can she crack this RED-HOT case in time to save the parade? Joanne Lew-Vriethoff's personality-filled illustrations appear on every page, bringing Hilde's adventures to life for young readers