I received this book and compensation from Scholastic for posting. All opinions are my own. The giveaway prize is provided by Scholastic. Â
Are looking for a great book series that your newly independent reader can start? Â Look no further, Hero Dog! is a the first book in the Hilde Cracks the Case series. Â It was written with new independent readers in mind.
Hero Dog! (Hilde Cracks the Case #1)
By Hilde Lysiak with Matthew Lysiak
Release September 12, 2017
Recommended for ages 6-8
About Hero Dog!
“Ten-year-old crime reporter Hilde Lysiak is starring in her very own Branches 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!”-Scholastic
This is a really cute and fun book and I love that it is at the right level for new independent readers. Â It can be tricky to find the right chapter books for kids at that stage, and I love that this series fits so perfectly there. Â Introducing kids to a love of reading early on is so important. Â Hero Dog! is fun, easy to read and is interesting to kids. Â It definitely helps cultivate an early love of chapter books.
Another great resource you can download is, The Classroom Guide to Growing Young Reporters.
Hero Dog! is now available, visit www.scholastic.com/kids/books/hilde-cracks-the-case for more info.
Crime reporter Hilde Lysiak always gets the scoop!
About the Author
“Hilde Kate Lysiak is the reporter and publisher of the Orange Street News. Since starting her paper at the age of seven Hilde has written and published hundreds of stories in her hometown of Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. Hilde has been recognized for her work in the New York Times, NBC Today Show, GMA, The Washington Post, and thousands of other media across the world.”-Scholastic
“Branches is a unique line of books specifically designed for newly independent readers, typically kids ages 5 to 8. The Branches line is here to help you foster a love of reading in your kids and give them the tools they need to become life-long readers. Each book includes: easy-to-read text, simple plot lines, plenty of context cues, cliffhanger chapter endings, and purposeful illustrations (on every page!) that aid in reading comprehension. Feeling like a successful reader will bolster your child’s self-confidence, which will lead to an increased interest in reading.”-Scholastic
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Kristen says
The author puts out a newspaper with over 700 paid subscriptions.
Annette says
I saw videos such as Dog Man.
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I visited and saw the trailer.
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Hilde Lysiak is the ten-year-old publisher of Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania’s monthly newspaper, Orange Street News
Lauren says
I learned that there are games you can play on the website.
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Erika W. says
I learned that Hilde is co-authoring with her dad. That is so cool they get to do that together.
Ellie Wright says
I found out there are message boards on the site. My grandchildren would enjoy reading Hilde’s adventures.
Stephanie Phelps says
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Lesley F says
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I learned that Hilde is 9, and this book is a top seller!
Marty says
The real-life Hildi is an experienced journalist at 10 years old.
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Jenny Q. says
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Heather B says
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Kelly D says
I saw that Hilde is co-writing the Scholastic Branches series Hilde Cracks the Case with her dad, Matthew Lysiak.
Laurie Nykaza says
Shadow House game looks really interesting!
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Hilde Lysiak, is a 10 year old publisher for Orange Street News.
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Marilyn Nawara says
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Carolsue says
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Kristie says
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Tee Anderson says
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nickie says
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Keri Justice says
I read about Hilde and how she is co-writing the series with her Dad. She’s also been writing a newspaper that has paid subscribers and thousands of online readers as well!
Robin Abrams says
I seen that there are games you can play on the site.
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Michelle C says
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Amber cheras says
I saw and liked the shadow house game! How fun!
Angela Hendricks says
I saw that Hilde Lysiak is the author of the book and read her bio. What an accomplishment for someone so young!
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