Hilde Cracks the Case #2: Bear on the Loose! by Hilde Lysiak (author)

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! Nine-year-old crime reporter Hilde Lysiak is back for the second book in this early chapter book mystery series. This time, there’s a bear on the loose in Selinsgrove! Hilde knows a BIG story when she hears one, and she’s determined to get the scoop. So she and her sister/photographer, Izzy, set out to track the bear and find out where he came from. But how will they find the bear? And can Hilde crack this case before someone gets hurt?

• Joanne Lew-Vriethoff’s personality-filled illustrations appear on every page, bringing Hilde’s adventures to life for young readers!

BOOKS IN THE SERIES

• Hero Dog!: A Branches Book (Hilde Cracks the Case, #1)
• Bear on the Loose!: A Branches Book (Hilde Cracks the Case, #2)
• Fire! Fire!: A Branches Book (Hilde Cracks the Case, #3)
• UFO Spotted!: A Branches Book (Hilde Cracks the Case, #4)