Thief Strikes!: A Branches Book (Hilde Cracks the Case #6), 6 - Hilde Lysiak
In the sixth book of this series, tomato plants have been stolen from a local garden. Hilde needs to catch the thief fast. But when she and her sister Izzy interview witnesses, they discover people all around town are getting sick! Can this real-life reporter get to the root of these two mysteries? Illustrations. \nCrime reporter Hilde Lysiak has to catch a thief! \n\n 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!