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)