Scholastic Branches

Hero Dog! (Hilde Cracks the Case #1) 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, Hero Dog! (Hilde Cracks the Case #1), there’s been a break-in on Orange Street! Cupcakes have been stolen, and soon …

Ever have trouble finding just the right book for kids who are ready to make the leap from early readers but not quite prepared for a traditional chapter book? Scholastic has the answer!  Branches is a unique line of books specifically designed for newly independent readers, typically kids ages 5 to 8. The Branches line …