Learn more about the Retro Pricing for the Happy Hollisters Book Club!
For many adults who were avid young readers, some of their fondest memories are of reading a mystery book series. Of course, they loved other books, too, but it’s the mysteries that stand out! Many say they still have them in their home book collections, a testament to the literary joy they brought—and continue to bring—to countless childhoods.
The Undeniable Draw of Mysteries
What is it about Youth Mystery Novels that makes them so memorable, even decades later? Some say it’s because the “smartest” person outwits the dastardly villain. Kids appreciate that a mystery solver doesn’t have to be rich, physically strong, or possess some magic power. Unlike superheroes, the detectives in mystery book series triumph in the end because they studied the clues and asked the right questions.
One of the most enduring mystery series for children is The Happy Hollisters, a wonderful collection of books first published in the 1950s. The books were written for young readers between the ages of 4 and 12. Not by coincidence, these are also the ages of the enthusiastic detectives who travel the world finding intrigue wherever they go! Is it any wonder the characters remain highly relatable?
Why Retro Mystery Book Series Still Resonate With Children Today
According to education.com, the online teaching aids publisher, a good book is simply one a child enjoys reading. Mysteries are great fun to read and the suspense keeps kids turning the pages as they try to solve the crime before the detectives do.
The Happy Hollisters books contain charming, old-fashioned trappings and archaic language—Gee, whiz! anyone?—but children still love reading them for one simple reason: the essential elements in these family adventures are timeless. Sibling relationships and rivalries, bullies, family vacations, and the difficulties of moving to new towns and schools are the same issues children deal with today. It’s also easy for kids to put themselves in the shoes of Pete, Pam, Ricky, Holly, and Sue, as they experience each adventure and save the day!
Parents love The Happy Hollister mystery book series because the stories discreetly encourage character-building and wholesome family relationships. All the Hollister children strive to be kind, responsible, fair, and generous but they sometimes fall short and need gentle reminders, as everyone does. The books are never “preachy,” but they do contain powerful messages of what it means to be a good person.
The Happy Hollisters Book Club
In the spirit of “everything old is new again,” we’re offering a fantastic way to encourage your children to become lifelong readers. The Happy Hollisters Book Club gives your children something to look forward to every month. Right now, we’re offering retro pricing when you become a member. Yep, you can get your child’s first book for only 10¢ and free shipping, just like parents did back in 1962 when the club first launched and over one million children joined!
The entire selection of fun and engaging mysteries is available in The Happy Hollister store as standalone titles; specially curated 3-, 4-, 6-, 8-, and 10-book sets; or the complete 33 book collection. As your children are drawn in by the likable characters, intriguing mysteries, and tantalizing clues, they’ll begin to discover a love of reading that encompasses all genres. There’s no better way to foster a lifelong reading habit than with these classic adventures that have stood the test of time!
They may have been first published over 60 years ago, but the wholesome books that make up The Happy Hollisters book collection bring hours of great entertainment to a young reader’s life. Each volume will add something incredibly special to your child’s library. Who knows, they, too, may include them on their bookshelves of classic favorite mystery book series!
Contact The Happy Hollisters today to learn more about giving the children you love a wonderful opportunity to immerse themselves in these timeless adventures month after month.