Hero Dog!: A Branches Book (Hilde Cracks the Case #1)

Description: Based on a real-life super-sleuth and media sensation, this launch of a new chapter book series follows nine-year-old aspiring reporter Hilde Lysiak as she investigates break-ins and missing baked goods with the help of Zeus, a little dog with a big bark. Illustrations.

Review Quotes: Praise for Hero Dog! (Hilde Cracks the Case #1): "This mystery series is sure to win over readers diving into beginning chapter books. Like other titles in the 'Branches' line, pictures and text work together to tell the story. Fast-paced action helps maintain budding readers' attention. Pages from Hilde's notebook introduce new vocabulary and model questioning. The right amount of support and repetition is given for students transitioning into a more independent phase of reading, and many will find themselves working to solve the mystery alongside the protagonist. Teachers will appreciate using this series to teach questioning words.... VERDICT: A solid addition to most chapter book collections, especially where there are mystery fans." -- School Library Journal"It's a light, quick-moving mystery, and the young author's backstory will undoubtedly inspire many aspiring writers, reporters, and sleuths." -- Publisher's Weekly"Entertaining and fast-paced." -- Kirkus ReviewsPraise for Branches books: "A nice stepping stone to more advanced chapter books." -- Booklist