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!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!