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 …
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 …
Don’t Touch the Sea Turtles!
Don’t touch the sea turtles! In The Happy Hollisters and the Sea Turtle Mystery by Jerry West, mischievous Sue Hollister takes a brief ride on the slippery shell of …
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 …
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 …