Thief Strikes!

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

Book #6 in the Hilde Cracks the Case series

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

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96 pages· 6,546 words· Est. 1 hour read· 540L· AR ~3.6 · ~1 AR pts

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Bookroo's summary

Young crime reporter Hilde Lysiak faces a puzzling case when tomato plants vanish from a local garden. As she and her sister Izzy investigate, they uncover a strange illness spreading through town. Can Hilde unravel these intertwined mysteries before it's too late? Dive into this fast-paced adventure filled with unexpected twists and vibrant illustrations that bring Hilde's sleuthing skills to life.

From the publisher

Crime reporter Hilde Lysiak has to catch a thief!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 sixth book, tomato plants are stolen from a local garden! Hilde needs to catch the thief fast. But when she and her sister Izzy interview witnesses, they discover something strange: people all around town are getting sick! Can this real-life reporter get to the ROOT of these two mysteries? Joanne Lew-Vriethoff’s personality-filled illustrations appear on every page, bringing Hilde’s adventures to life for young readers!

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