The Happy Hollisters and the Sea Turtle Mystery


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The Hollisters have a vacation in Florida. There were many adventures, including Ricky's capture by a gang of thieves who were illegally killing giant sea turtles and stealing their eggs!










The Happy Hollisters and the Sea Turtle Mystery


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"One day Pete and Pam Hollister rescued a Seminole Indian named Charlie Tiger Tail from drowning in Pine Lake. But they never dreamed that their heroic act would lead to a new, exciting mystery and a vacation in Florida. Within a few days, all the Hollisters were enjoying the beach at Turtle Point in the Everglades. And they were eager to help Charlie catch a gang of thieves who were illegally killing giant sea turtles and stealing their eggs! ... There were many ... thrilling adventures--including Ricky's capture by the thieves--before the Hollisters finally traced the poachers to their hideout and solved the sea turtle mystery."--Amazon.com.




The Happy Hollisters and the Whistle-Pig Mystery


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As the Hollisters set out on a trip to historic New England, they learn that masked bandits have stolen almost a million dollars-and a carved wooden Indian has disappeared in the same town!




The Happy Hollisters and the Mystery of the Little Mermaid


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The Happy Hollisters and the Mystery of the Little Mermaid (#18 in the Happy Hollisters series)While winging their way to Denmark the Happy Hollisters become friendly with a member of the Queen of Denmark's staff. She is bringing home the Queen's own valuable reproduction of the "Little Mermaid," the famous statue that overlooks the harbor in Copenhagen. While she is showing the Hollisters the little figurine, another passenger expresses interest in seeing this rare treasure. His interest, however, strikes the five Hollister children as being more than just enthusiasm for the beauty and workmanship of the figurine. In the excitement of preparing to land at the Copenhagen airport, he is forgotten until, upon landing, the figurine is found to be missing.From then on the Hollisters find themselves becoming more and more involved with the strange man with the beard and his rather peculiar activities. Much to the Hollisters' surprise they find not only is the figurine an object of mystery, but the trail of the bearded man is leading them to a ring of international thieves and their search for a bejeweled treasure, hidden centuries ago. The Hollisters finally discover a clue to this treasure from the study of the history of the ship models hung in the churches of Denmark to honor lost seamen.This new Hollister story should be a fine addition to the series, since it is the first time the Hollisters have traveled outside the Western Hemisphere.First published in 1960, this charming mystery-adventure story, faithfully reproduced, is now available in paperback and eBook for the first time! Written for boys and girls between the ages of six and twelve, The Happy Hollisters are wholesome books, with an accent on humor and good, clean fun. Integrity always pays off and right wins over wrong. Parents, grandparents, and teachers love these books for their healthy celebration of life in simpler times. Kids are thrilled with the fast-paced action and will not want to put them down. The action-packed illustrations make the story - and the Hollister family - so vivid that the reader has a feeling of really sharing in on the adventures of this lovable and interesting family.




The Happy Hollisters and the Punch and Judy Mystery


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The Hollisters travel to Italy to help their new friend find her Uncle Giovanni, a famous toymaker and puppeteer who has disappeared in Rome. The Happy Hollisters have adventures touring many famous places in Italy.




Snapshots


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This coming-of-age story gives the author's lighthearted viewpoint on growing up in the West Virginia countryside in the 1960's and 1970's. Readers will laugh along with the author as they discover that despite the situations in which we grow from children to adults, there are many common threads that bind us together. The author shares his rich experiences with an amusing cast of characters, which forged an indelible impression on his life's journey.




The Happy Hollisters and the Old Clipper Ship


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The Happy Hollisters and the Old Clipper Ship (#12 in the Happy Hollisters series)A rain storm and an unexpected guest bring this new mystery into the Hollisters' lives when a lightning-struck tree branch falls on a car in front of their home in Shoreham.The car is occupied by a young Hawaiian, Tom King, who, although not seriously hurt, needs help from the Hollisters to get out of his car. While resting in their home, he tells them he has come all the way across the country in search of a log book from an unidentified clipper ship. The only clue he has are a few sketches of the ship which he hopes will be identified by one of the old clipper ship captains he has been told to see. This log book is important to Tom for it will prove his grandfather and grandmother were married on this ship giving him evidence that he is legally entitled to the inheritance left by his uncle.How is this mystery connected with Gregory Grant and Lisa Sarno, the famous movie stars, and a motion picture in which the Hollister children have an active part? And who is the sinister stranger in the checkered shirt? Why should he first try to buy Tom's sketches of the clipper ship and then, failing that, try to steal them?From the beginning to end this new story will keep you guessing as the Hollisters once again prove their ability as master sleuths.First published in 1956, this charming mystery-adventure story, faithfully reproduced, is now available in paperback and eBook for the first time! Written for boys and girls between the ages of six and twelve, The Happy Hollisters are wholesome books, with an accent on humor and good, clean fun. Integrity always pays off and right wins over wrong. Parents, grandparents, and teachers love these books for their healthy celebration of life in simpler times. Kids are thrilled with the fast-paced action and will not want to put them down. The action-packed illustrations make the story - and the Hollister family - so vivid that the reader has a feeling of really sharing in on the adventures of this lovable and interesting family.




The Happy Hollisters


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The Happy Hollisters: America's Favorite Classic Mystery Series for Young Readers Back in hardcover format after 50-year absence -- now with bonus special pages! The Happy Hollisters was the best-selling mystery/adventure series for children aged 7-12 in the 1960s with over 16 million copies sold. ". . . the love between family members, the resourcefulness, the eagerness to find the answers to the problems . . . all make for a fun and positive read." Julie, Goodreads "If you like cliffhangers, adventures, history, mystery, and geography, these books are for you." Charlie, 9-year-old fan "A great throwback children's mystery with lively characters and old-fashioned charm. I really enjoyed this whimsical read." Scott P., Goodreads This classic, family-oriented chapter book has been faithfully reissued in hardcover (featuring six extra pages of bonus material) by the author's family for a new generation of young readers, with a timeless accent on humor and good, clean fun. Integrity always pays off, and right wins over wrong. Parents, grandparents, and teachers love the Happy Hollisters books for their celebration of life in simpler times and family discussions that may ensue. Kids love the fast-paced action and will not want to put them down. This is a perfect gift for the young reader in your life! Volume 1: The adventures for the Hollisters begin as soon as they move into their new house on the shore on Pine Lake in Shoreham. First, the moving van carrying their toys and their father's important new invention disappears. Next, they learn that their house may be haunted, with a treasure hidden somewhere inside! Right away they all set out to solve these mysteries. Each one of the Hollister children - Pete (age 12), Pam (10), Ricky (7), Holly (6) and Sue (4) - plays an important role in finding clues, along with their parents, who are always ready to join in on the excitement. Even Zip, the collie, and White Nose, the cat, are part of the family and find thrilling adventures of their own. As the Hollisters explore their new town and make friends, they discover what happened to the moving van and learn more about the mystery surrounding their new home. Excitement abounds when a secret stairway is discovered. Then, on the trail of a mysterious intruder, their chase leads them to a deserted hut on nearby Blackberry Island. Bonus material in this hardcover reissue includes bios and photos of author "Jerry West" and illustrator Helen S. Hamilton, a previously unpublished map of Shoreham sketched by the author, vintage photos of the author and his family, and more! Paperback; 195 pages with over 70 illustrations.