Where can you find hardware, toys, and home goods all on the same shelves? At a general store, of course! General or variety stores, like The Trading Post, Mr. …
Fifties and Sixties TV Families Just Like the Happy Hollisters!
Wholesome. Tight knit. Child-centric. These are characteristics that could be used to describe the Hollister family in The Happy Hollisters book series by Jerry West as well as many …
Go for Gold! Celebrate the Summer Olympics with The Happy Hollisters!
From skiing to horseback riding, Pete, Pam, Ricky, Holly, and Sue Hollister enjoy many athletic activities throughout The Happy Hollisters series. If only they weren’t so busy solving mysteries, …
The Happy Hollisters Mystery Series: Super but not Supernatural!
While some kids crave books full of spooky creatures and heart-pounding thrills, others might want to sleep with the lights on after reading a scary scene! Luckily, The Happy …
Stylish Driving with The Happy Hollisters: Woody Wagons
A Happy Hollisters fan recently shared this ad for a super-swell 1951 Mercury Woody Wagon—only 47,000 miles on her and for a paltry $65,000 she could be ours! Wouldn’t …
What’s for Dinner? Retro Meals with The Happy Hollisters
Retro meals with The Happy Hollisters For Pete, Pam, Ricky, Holly, and Sue Hollister, each day is extraordinary. They spend their days solving mysteries, helping neighbors, thwarting bullies, and …
Happy (Chinese) New Year from The Happy Hollisters!
Welcome to 2021—a Year of the Ox! If you’re not familiar with the Chinese zodiac, this might seem like a strange phrase. But as the Hollister children learn from …
Get Hooked on Family Reading Time
Family reading time is important! You’ve probably heard that listening to classical music and visiting art museums are good for stimulating young minds and introducing kids to culture, but …
How to Write an Amazon Review for Your Favorite Children’s Book Series, The Happy Hollisters
How to write an Amazon review for The Happy Hollisters! We might be biased, but we think that books make swell holiday gifts! If you’re the parent of a …
On Location with Jerry West: American Southwest/The Happy Hollisters and the Indian Treasure
In The Happy Hollisters and the Indian Treasure, the Hollister family travels to Agua Verde, New Mexico, and solves a fun mystery with the help of some new friends …