I am hosting a giveaway in partnership with Scholastic!
When I was 10-years-old, I was likely getting into a lot of trouble, spending time with my friends, and watching mindless television shows. If you’re 10-year-old Hilde Lysiak, however, you’d have written a book by now. This wonder didn’t stop there. She also publishes a local newspaper – the Orange Street News – and has been interviewed by The Today Show and by the Columbia Journalism Review. Not bad for someone so young.
HERO DOG! (Hilde Cracks the Case #1), is the first book in a new series from Scholastic Branches by 10-year-old real-life reporter Hilde Lysiak! Lysiak took her knowledge as a street-smart reporter and used those skills to write her first book for kids. My daughter, 7-years-old, is already reading chapter books and she was thrilled by this one.
Because it’s a Scholastic book, I knew that it would be one that my daughter would enjoy and I didn’t have to worry about whether the content was safe for her. This series is part of Scholastic’s early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. It features easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina.
“This mystery series is sure to win over readers diving into beginning chapter books. Like other titles in the ‘Branches’ line, pictures and text work together to tell the story. Fast-paced action helps maintain budding readers’ attention. Pages from Hilde’s notebook introduce new vocabulary and model questioning. The right amount of support and repetition is given for students transitioning into a more independent phase of reading, and many will find themselves working to solve the mystery alongside the protagonist. Teachers will appreciate using this series to teach questioning words…. VERDICT: A solid addition to most chapter book collections, especially where there are mystery fans.” — School Library Journal
There’s even an accompanying classroom guide for teachers or parents who homeschool that want to encourage kids to test out their reporter knowledge and practice writing their own headlines with Scholastic’s Guide to Growing Young Reporters”!
We’ve partnered with our friends at Scholastic for an awesome giveaway! One (1) winner receives:
- Their own copy of Hero Dog! *In stores NOW
- a V-tech Kidizoom smart watch
Please note, this giveaway is open to US addresses only. Prizing and samples provided by Scholastic.
My name is Dusty - I'm so glad you're here! I'm the mom of two and a bit of a geek. I adore food, traveling, movies, and TV.
I'm also looking to up my DIY game and spend more time traveling with my hubby and 8-year-old mini-me.
I always loved the goosebumps series by R.L. Stine. I even got my son into them when he was old enough.
My favorite chapter book growing up was probably anything by Judy Bume.
I loved reading Bridge to Terribithia when I was in school, reread that book so many times!
Sweet Valley High
The Nancy drew books.
The Nancy Drew series were my favorite chapter books.
My favorite chapter book was the Secret Garden.
I was obsessed with The Babysitter’s Club books 🙂
I like the Little House on the Prairie series.
Fudge by Judy Blume
I liked Harriet the Spy.
My favorite was “Nothing’s Fair in Fifth Grade”.
I would have to say The Babysitter’s Club were my favorite chapter books!
I liked Fear Street books. I remember liking The Prom Queen.
I liked the Little House series.
I loved all the Judy Blume books.
I loved the Nancy Drew novels.
Oh my favorites where Little House On The Prairie and Nancy Drew books!
I loved The Babysitters Club chapter books.
This sounds awesome. When I was little I used to absolutely love the Junie B Jone’s books. They were my favorite!
I loved the Babysitter Club books. I also really liked James and the Giant peach.
I love Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys books.
I loved the Encyclopedia Brown series, Nancy Drew and such.
Trixie Belden book series.