Alvin's Swap Shop

Clifford B. Hieks served as a U.S. Marine in the South Pacific during World War II, where he earned the Silver Star. After the war, he joined the writing staff of Popular Mechanics, eventually serving as Editor-in-Chief. Mr. Hicks also wrote science, health and technology stories for several other national magazines. He penned 16 books for show more children, including the Alvin Fernold and Peter Potts series. He and Rachel, his wife of more than 60 years, had three, children, eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. show less