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 …
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 …
Try Your Luck! Coin Collecting with The Happy Hollisters
If you collected all the change thrown into a fountain for a year, how much money would you have? Happy Hollisters author Andrew Svenson (who wrote under the pseudonym …
Clown Around in Sunny Sarasota with the Happy Hollisters
In The Happy Hollisters at Circus Island, Pete, Pam, Ricky, Holly, Sue, and their parents take an impromptu vacation to “a place ‘way down south where it’s summer all …
From Hamlet to The Little Mermaid: Denmark is Inspiration for the Imagination
Denmark is an inspiration for the Imagination! “Crickets!” declared Pete. “We’ve been in Denmark only a few minutes and we’re right in the middle of a mystery!” The Hollister …
Yikes! Pete Hollister Arrested at the Ice Carnival!
Yikes! Pete Hollister Arrested at the Ice Carnival Shortly after the Hollister family arrives in Quebec for a vacation in The Happy Hollisters and the Ice Carnival Mystery, Pete …
Visit Sunny Puerto Rico with the Happy Hollisters!
Does cold weather have you dreaming of sandy beaches, emerald-colored oceans, and relaxing in the sun? Grab a copy of The Happy Hollisters at Lizard Cove and head south …
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 …