Book 1

 


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!


In this first book, there's been a break-in on
Orange Street!


Cupcakes have been stolen, and soon a pie goes missing, too.



Hilde and her sister/photographer, Izzy, must interview witnesses
and follow the clues.


Can Hilde crack the case in time to post her news story online?






Joanne Lew-Vriethoff's personality-filled illustrations
appear on every page, bringing Hilde's
adventures to life for young readers!



 


OTHER 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)

Book 2

 


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)

Book 2

Bear on the Loose!

by Hilde Lysiak and Matthew Lysiak

Published 1 February 2018

Book 2


Book 3

Fire! Fire!

by Hilde Lysiak and Matthew Lysiak

Published 1 March 2018

Book 3

Fire! Fire!: A Branches Book

by Hilde Lysiak

Published 1 February 2018
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 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 black-and-white illustrations appear
on every page, bringing Hilde's adventures to life for young readers!

Book 4

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 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 black-and-white illustrations appear
on every page, bringing Hilde's adventures to life for young readers!

Book 5


Book 6