Getting kids to fall in love with reading can be challenging. But good reading habits start early. My kids love to read and they started early. Scholastic cares about your child’s love for reading. And now there’s a special division of Scholastic geared towards early readers between the ages of 5 and 8 years old! Get your child to love reading with the newest Scholastic Branches series, Hilde Cracks the Case.
The first book in the series, “Hero Dog!” offers mystery, crime solving, and clue breaking in cliffhanger chapters and engaging illustrations with 10-year-old real-life crime reporter Hilde Lysiak! Grab your FREE Hilde Cracks the Case Discussion Guide over at Raising Whasians to enhance your child’s love for reading with this fun series!
Scholastic Prize Pack GIVEAWAY
Ready to solve the mystery with Hilde Lysiak? Crack the Case with this Scholastic Prize Pack giveaway! One lucky reader will win a fun sleuthing prize pack including:
- Copy of the new Hilde Cracks the Case: Hero Dog! Scholastic Branches Book
- Vivitar Digital Camera
- Reporter Notepad and Pens
Open to U.S. residents only. Ends 9/30. Here’s how to enter:
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I love it that they are books that make kids think and figure things out
I love how much you learn
I like that these books are geared for 5-8 yr olds!
I love the action and mystery.
I love mystery books for kids, helps them start developing critical thinking.
I love the mystery and how its both educational and fun!
I like that it’s written BY a kid FOR kids 🙂