{"product_id":"hero-dog-a-branches-book-hilde-cracks-the-case-1-volume-1-paperback","title":"Hero Dog!: A Branches Book (Hilde Cracks the Case #1): Volume 1 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHilde Lysiak\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMatthew Lysiak\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJoanne Lew-Vriethoff\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReal-life super-sleuth and media sensation Hilde Lysiak's reporting skills are put to the test in this fun early chapter book mystery series \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePick 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\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCRIME REPORTER HILDE LYSIAK ALWAYS GETS THE SCOOP!\u003cbr\u003eThere's been a break-in on Orange Street! Cupcakes were stolen. Soon a pie goes missing, too! Is someone trying to ruin the big Selinsgrove Bake-Off Bonanza? Hilde and her sister Izzy will have to follow clues and interview witnesses to save the contest. Can they catch the thief and post their news story before the deadline?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHilde Lysiak is the 11-year-old publisher of Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania's newspaper, the \u003ci\u003eOrange Street News\u003c\/i\u003e. The paper has 700+ paid subscribers and is read by thousands more online. Hilde's journalism efforts have been profiled by the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eColumbia Journalism Review\u003c\/i\u003e, NBC \u003ci\u003eToday\u003c\/i\u003e, and hundreds of other newspapers and television stations around the world. Hilde is cowriting the Scholastic Branches series Hilde Cracks the Case with her dad, Matthew Lysiak. \u003cbr\u003e Matthew Lysiak is a nationally recognized journalist and author. He has reported for the \u003ci\u003eNew York Daily News\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNewsweek\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eNew York Sun\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAM New York\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e. He has also appeared as a contributor on \u003ci\u003eThe Today Show\u003c\/i\u003e, MSNBC, and countless other media outlets to discuss his work. He coauthored the young adult memoir of teen scientist Jack Andraka, \u003ci\u003eBreakthrough: How One Teen Innovator Is Changing the World\u003c\/i\u003e, and was the author of \u003ci\u003eNewtown: An American Tragedy\u003c\/i\u003e. Matthew is cowriting the Branches early chapter book series Hilde Cracks the Case with his daughter, Hilde Kate Lysiak. \u003cbr\u003e Joanne Lew-Vriethoff is the acclaimed illustrator of many picture books, including \u003ci\u003eBeautiful\u003c\/i\u003e by Stacy McAnulty, named among \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e's 2016 Books with a Message. She is a Mom's Choice Gold Award medal winner whose illustrations can be found in \u003ci\u003eThe Dancing Pancake\u003c\/i\u003e by Eileen Spinelli and \u003ci\u003ePeace, Baby!\u003c\/i\u003e by Linda Ashman. Joanne also is the illustrator of the Hilde Cracks the Case series by Hilde Lysiak. She lives in Amsterdam with her husband and two children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 7.5 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 12, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hero Dog!\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.4\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772362621216,"sku":"9781338141559","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/4e159026a3e209c6f6fb7d6e1dd61b8b.webp?v=1780404030","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/hero-dog-a-branches-book-hilde-cracks-the-case-1-volume-1-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}