Book Series · 6 Books

Hilde Cracks the Case Books

In order from Hero Dog! to Thief Strikes!.

Hero Dog!
Bear on the Loose!
Fire! Fire!
UFO Spotted!
Tornado Hits!
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Hero Dog!
Sale price
$574
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2017

Hero Dog!

By Matthew Lysiak, Hilde Lysiak, Joanne Lew-Vriethoff (Illustrator)

A young reporter investigates a series of mysterious events in her hometown, including a break-in and a stolen pie, to uncover the truth and solve the case.

112 pages· 6,753 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Summary: Nine-year-old crime reporter Hilde Lysiak faces her first big mystery: a break-in on Orange Street. With cupcakes and pies disappearing, Hilde and her sister Izzy must gather clues and interview witnesses. Can they solve the case before the news deadline? Dive into this fast-paced adventure filled with twists and turns, perfect for budding detectives.
In reading order

Hilde Cracks the Case Series

6 books · Published 2017–2019

#1
Hero Dog!
#1 in Series
Sale price
$574

Hero Dog!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2017

A young reporter investigates a series of mysterious events in her hometown, including a break-in and a stolen pie, to uncover the truth and solve the case.

#2
Bear on the Loose!
#2 in Series
Sale price
$574

Bear on the Loose!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2017

A young journalist and her sister investigate a bear sighting in their town, leading them on a wild adventure to uncover the truth

#3
Fire! Fire!
#3 in Series
Sale price
$674

Fire! Fire!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2017

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

UFO Spotted!
Series
Sale price
$499

UFO Spotted!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2018

Two sisters investigate a UFO sighting in their town.

Tornado Hits!
Series
Sale price
$574

Tornado Hits!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2018

Two young sisters investigate a mysterious occurrence of fish on their street and a tornado that hit their town

Thief Strikes!
Series
Sale price
$574

Thief Strikes!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2019

A young reporter investigates the theft of tomato plants from a local garden and uncovers a larger issue with a popular hot dog restaurant.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Hilde Cracks the Case series?

There are 6 books in the Hilde Cracks the Case series. It began with Hero Dog! in 2017, and the newest book, Thief Strikes!, was published in 2019.

What order should you read the Hilde Cracks the Case books in?

Start with Hero Dog! and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #6.

What ages are the Hilde Cracks the Case books best for?

The series is best for ages 6–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Hilde Cracks the Case book is the longest?

Hero Dog! is the longest book in the series at 6,753 words (112 pages).

Which Hilde Cracks the Case book is the shortest?

Bear on the Loose! is the shortest at 6,131 words (96 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Hilde Cracks the Case to life.

01

Matthew Lysiak

Author
02

Hilde Lysiak

Author
03

Joanne Lew-Vriethoff

Illustrator

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