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 everypage, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branchesbooks help readers grow!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, and she's determined to get the scoop. So she andher sister/photographer, Izzy, set out to track the bear and findout where he came from. But how will they find the bear? And canHilde crack this case before someone gets hurt? Joanne Lew-Vriethoff'spersonality-filled black-and-white illustrations appearon every page, bringing Hilde's adventures to life for young readers!
