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The Happy Hollisters at Sea Gull Beach

The Happy Hollisters at Sea Gull Beach

Published in
1953
4.14
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Description

Looking forward to a visit at Sea Gull Beach, the Happy Hollister children have a wonderful time giving a play about pirates and American sailors. Then when they discover that a present they received from Uncle Russ, a lighthouse lamp, contains a real emerald, they are more eager than ever to get to Sea Gull Beach and find out where it came from. They have many exciting and new adventures during their search for the one hundred-year-old treasure which is buried with the MYSTERY ship. Pete, in an underwater outfit, visits the sea bottom, while Uncle Russ sketches cartoons of him from a glass-bottom boat. Pete enters his sea gull kite in the big Kite Contest. Holly and Sue are caught on a sandbar with an incoming tide and are rescued by their new friend, Rachel. In their search for the treasure an old tomb and a strange half-house are among the unusual clues that lead the Hollisters to the treasure. To the Happy Hollisters, every day brings new fun and adventures as they eagerly welcome new experiences and new friends. That is why the stories about this lovable family make exciting reading.Hardcover (8.75″ x 5.75″); 195 pages with over 70 illustrations and 8 bonus pages.
Age
7-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
196 pages
Book in series
#3

Why to read

  • Engaging Mystery: 'The Happy Hollisters at Sea Gull Beach' offers a captivating mystery that keeps young readers engaged as they follow the Hollister family's adventures and try to solve the puzzles alongside the characters.
  • Family Values: The book promotes positive family dynamics and teamwork, as the Hollister siblings work together to overcome challenges, teaching important lessons about cooperation and family bonds.
  • Educational Content: Through the story, readers learn about different aspects of marine life, nautical terms, and beach ecology, making it an educational read that can spark a child's interest in the natural world.
  • Nostalgic Charm: For those who appreciate mid-20th century children's literature, the book provides a nostalgic experience, reflecting the wholesome entertainment and simple pleasures of the era in which it was written.