Hero Dog!
Hero Dog!
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Hero Dog!

Written by Hilde Lysiak and Matthew Lysiak & illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff
Book #1 in the Hilde Cracks the Case Series
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6 - 8
Reading age
112
Page count
60
Words per page
510L
Lexile measure
Sep 12, 2017
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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! 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! 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!

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781338141559
    Publication Date
    September 12, 2017
    Publisher
    Scholastic Inc.
    Original Publication Date
    September 12, 2017
    Page Count
    112
    Words Per Page
    60
    Audience
    Juvenile Reader
    Reading Age
    6 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2016054928
    Lexile® Level
    510L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~N
    ATOS® Book Level
    3.4
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    1
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    191481
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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