Pete, Pam, Ricky, Holly, and Sue Hollister visit Florida three times during The Happy Hollisters series and no one who has ever visited the Sunshine State could blame them! …
Animal Astronauts: Pioneers of the Space Race
You’ve heard of famous astronauts like Neil Armstrong, Sally Ride, and Yuri Gagarin, but how about Laika the dog or Miss Baker the monkey? Animal astronauts might seem like …
Go Fly a Kite with The Happy Hollisters!
From China to Kitty Hawk to Sea Gull Beach: The Unique History of the Kite Have you ever watched someone fly a kite? As you watch a colorful kite swoop gracefully …
Learn Spanish with The Happy Hollisters!
Learn Spanish with The Happy Hollisters! The Happy Hollisters series by Jerry West offers many opportunities for young readers to embark on more detailed studies of many subjects, from …
He Shoots. He Scores. He Writes Children’s Books? Will the Real Jerry West Please Stand Up?
Groundhog Day or Whistle-Pig Day? Celebrate on February 2 with The Happy Hollisters!
Every February 2nd, the town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania trusts their weather forecast to a small animal—a groundhog! The town’s “Groundhog Day” tradition dates back to the 1800s and involves …
Change a Young Reader’s Life with Children’s Book Week
Celebrate Children’s Book Week! A single book can change a child’s life! Author Andrew Svenson, who wrote The Happy Hollisters series under the pseudonym Jerry West, knew this sentiment …
Safety Tips That “Bear” Repeating: Learn from The Happy Hollisters’ Bear Scares!
Safety Tips that “Bear” Repeating: Learn from The Happy Hollisters’ Bear Scares! According to the National Park Service, the average person has a 1 in 2.1 million chance of …
30 Days to a New Happy Hollisters Mystery Story
November is National Novel Writing Month Do you think you could write an entire book in a single month? Happy Hollisters author Andrew Svenson did—and that’s exactly what thousands …
Everything You Need—and More—at The Trading Post Store!
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. …