Meet Grace Grote: Andrew Svenson’s Assistant & Author of The Bobbsey Twins!
The Happy Hollisters vs. The Boxcar Children
The Happy Hollisters vs. The Boxcar Children As the publishers of The Happy Hollisters, we are often asked whether our books are similar to The Boxcar Children. The two …
One-Star Reviews: Who Doesn’t Like The Happy Hollisters?
One-Star Reviews: Who Doesn’t Like The Happy Hollisters? A few years ago, an Amazon reviewer wrote that The Happy Hollisters by Jerry West are “great lining for a birdcage.” …
On Location with The Happy Hollisters: Solving Mysteries Around the World
The Happy Hollisters™ and the Mystery in the Oldest City
BY JERRY WEST with CLAIRE STEWART Chapter One [Chapter Title] “I want a sword,” cried Ricky Hollister. The red-headed boy, who was seven, immediately ran for the table in …
Getting to Know Andrew Svenson: Many Hats
Before He Was Jerry West, Author of The Happy Hollisters: Andrew Svenson, College Professor Andrew Svenson wore many hats over his lifetime. He was a poet; plumber’s assistant; advertising …
Andrew Svenson: Author of The Hardy Boys
As a dedicated fan of The Happy Hollisters, you may already know that “Jerry West” was a pseudonym for author Andrew Svenson. But did you know that Andrew Svenson …
Flying Saucers Reported by Shoreham Boys: Think Shoreham Monster May Be Creature from Outer Space
Yikes, is there an alien in Shoreham? This startling headline drives the excitement in The Happy Hollisters and the Monster Mystery when a “flying saucer” is spotted over the …
Happy Hollisters Author Discusses “Shunned” Books! Banned Books Week is September 26-October 2, 2021
Can you imagine The Happy Hollisters ever ending up on a list of banned books? Since the books revolve around wholesome characters, classic family values, and child-friendly adventures, it’s …