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 …
Get a Move on with The Happy Hollisters
Who wouldn’t want to move to Shoreham? Quaint and quintessentially American, the fictional town is the location of dozens of exciting mysteries and home to The Happy Hollisters, along …
Teaching Moments with The Happy Hollisters: A Quarry is No Place to Play
Is there a monster lurking in the waters of the Castle Rock quarry? When a mysterious weather balloon floats into Shoreham in The Happy Hollisters and the Castle Rock …
Beachy-Keen Fun: The Happy Hollisters 8-Book Summer Vacation Collection
After a busy day at the beach, summer camp, or playing outside with friends, reading a great book is the perfect way for kids to settle down, cool off, …
Hotel-Echo-Lima-Lima-Oscar from The Happy Hollisters!
Learn the International Spelling Alphabet Hotel-Echo-Lima-Lima-Oscar from Pete, Pam, Ricky, Holly, and Sue Hollister! If this sounds like gibberish to you, it’s time to learn about the international spelling …
The Happy Hollisters Reading Challenge: A Special Reward for Enthusiastic Young Readers!
Whether you’re searching for a way to keep your kids hooked on reading while school is out for the summer or a homeschooling parent looking for a fun way …
The Happy Hollisters’ Feathered Friends: Begin Birding with The Audubon Society
From colorful cardinals to majestic eagles to scavenging vultures, there are nearly 20,000 species of birds throughout the world—and The National Audubon Society cares about them all! As Pete, …
Happy Arbor Day from the Happy Hollisters and Their Friends!
Andrew Svenson, who wrote The Happy Hollisters series under the pseudonym Jerry West, often drew inspiration for character names from Hollywood stars and even from his own family, but …
Homeschooling with The Happy Hollisters
If you’re a parent or guardian who homeschools your children, you probably have a lot on your plate. Thankfully for busy parents, incorporating The Happy Hollisters series into a …