Why The Happy Hollisters series is a great way to start a reading journey for young readers. In the ever-evolving landscape of children’s literature, finding the perfect series to …
Getting to Know Andrew Svenson
Hello, Old Friends! The Happy Hollisters “Blast from the Past” Project
Getting to Know Andrew Svenson: Many Hats
Before He Was Jerry West, Author of The Happy Hollisters: Andrew Svenson, College Professor Andrew Svenson wore many hats over his lifetime. He was a poet; plumber’s assistant; advertising …
Books to Inspire Summer Family Fun
Article by Wendy Hinote Lanier School is out and summer has officially begun! Summer stretches out before you with endless possibilities. For the next eight to ten weeks, you …
A brand-new lease on life
By Laura Svenson Seventeen, June 1952 Laura Svenson, the eldest daughter of Happy Hollisters author Andrew Svenson, entered an essay contest in Seventeen magazine when she was a senior …
Getting to Know Andrew Svenson (aka Jerry West) Fun Facts about the Author: Favorite Entertainers
Go Cuckoo for Clocks with The Happy Hollisters in Germany
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 …
Andrew Svenson: Author of The Hardy Boys
As a dedicated fan of The Happy Hollisters, you may already know that “Jerry West” was a pseudonym for author Andrew Svenson. But did you know that Andrew Svenson …