The History of the Cuckoo Clock Every autumn, beer fans from around the world flock to Munich, Germany, for Oktoberfest, a famous celebration that features parades and festivals, traditional …
Luck Ring By Andrew E. Svenson
Luck Ring By Andrew E. Svenson April 24, 1936 All the folks around Lyons grieved when old Mary Selby died last Spring. Mary could tell stories and when I …
The Shocking Secret of Nancy Drew’s Success
The Shocking Secret of Nancy Drew’s Success (According to Stratemeyer Syndicate Partner Andrew Svenson) Andrew Svenson, who wrote The Happy Hollisters under the pseudonym Jerry West, was also involved …
Take a Florida Road Trip with The Happy Hollisters!
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 …
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 …