Fire! Fire!
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2017 · Est. 1 hour read

Fire! Fire!

Written by Hilde Lysiak and Matthew Lysiak · Illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff

Book #3 in the Hilde Cracks the Case series

A young reporter investigates a fire at a local antique store.

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96 pages· 6,458 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Nine-year-old reporter Hilde faces a fiery mystery when a shop on Orange Street burns down. With the town's pet parade at risk and Mrs. Brown blaming her candles, Hilde must uncover the real cause. Joined by her sister Izzy, they follow a curious clue—a nest of baby Blue jays. Can Hilde solve the case in time to save the parade and restore peace to the town? Dive into this fast-paced adventure filled with twists and turns, where every clue counts and the stakes are high.

From the publisher

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! Real-life crime reporter Hilde Lysiak is starring in her very own early chapter book series – inspired by real news stories she has written! In this third book, there’s a fire on Orange Street and a shop burns down! Mrs. Brown thinks her candles started the fire. She’s so upset she won’t leave her house. But the town pet parade can’t start without her! Hilde needs to find out what REALLY caused the fire. Can she crack this RED-HOT case in time to save the parade? Joanne Lew-Vriethoff’s personality-filled illustrations appear on every page, bringing Hilde’s adventures to life for young readers!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
96
Words
6,458
Reading age
6–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
640L
Themes & topics
Books about birdsBooks about news and reportingBooks about girls and womenBooks about firesBooks about mystery and detective work
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.3
F&P level
~P
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
193338
Publication
Published
December 26, 2017
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338141610

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