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! Nine-year-old crime reporter Hilde Lysiak is back for the second book in this early chapter book mystery series. This time, there's a bear on the loose in Selinsgrove! Hilde knows a BIG story when she hears one, and she's determined to get the scoop. So she and her sister/photographer, Izzy, set out to track the bear and find out where he came from. But how will they find the bear? And can Hilde crack this case before someone gets hurt? Joanne Lew-Vriethoff's personality-filled illustrations appear on every page, bringing Hilde's adventures to life for young readers!   BOOKS IN THE SERIES Hero Dog!: A Branches Book (Hilde Cracks the Case, #1) Bear on the Loose!: A Branches Book (Hilde Cracks the Case, #2) Fire! Fire!: A Branches Book (Hilde Cracks the Case, #3) UFO Spotted!: A Branches Book (Hilde Cracks the Case, #4)