This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter bookline Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-pacedplots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boostreading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow! Nine-year-old crime reporter Hilde Lysiak is starring in her veryown early chapter book series - inspired by news stories Hildewrote in real life!In this first book, there's been a break-in onOrange Street!Cupcakes have been stolen, and soon a pie goes missing, too.Hilde and her sister/photographer, Izzy, must interview witnessesand follow the clues.Can Hilde crack the case in time to post her news story online? Joanne Lew-Vriethoff's personality-filled illustrationsappear on every page, bringing Hilde'sadventures 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 theCase, #2)Fire! Fire!: A Branches Book (Hilde Cracks the Case,#3)UFO Spotted!: A Branches Book (Hilde Cracks the Case,#4)
