Hero Dog!
Hero Dog! by Hilde Lysiak is an illustrated early chapter book published by Branches/Scholastic Incorporated in 2017. This engaging story follows nine-year-old crime reporter Hilde Lysiak as she navigates her first mystery involving a break-in on Orange Street, where cupcakes and a pie have mysteriously gone missing. With 112 pages of easy-to-read text and vibrant illustrations, this book is designed to support newly independent readers in building their reading confidence.
In this fun and fast-paced narrative, Hilde teams up with her sister, Izzy, who serves as the photographer, to interview witnesses and gather clues. The book emphasizes themes of investigation and problem-solving, making it a delightful read for young fans of mysteries and detective stories. With its focus on animals, careers, and law, Hero Dog! offers a captivating introduction to the world of reporting and sleuthing, encouraging readers to engage with the story and develop their own reading skills.
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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!
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