Lester Chadwick

Lester Chadwick was a pen name used by American author Howard R. Garis (April 25, 1873 – November 6, 1962). Garis wrote extensively for young readers and became especially well known for creating the long-running Uncle Wiggily stories, while also publishing many adventure and series books under other names.

Under the Lester Chadwick name, he wrote energetic sports fiction, including the Baseball Joe series. These books followed a talented young ballplayer from school sports into the professional game and helped bring baseball excitement to generations of juvenile readers.

Today, the Lester Chadwick books are remembered as part of the golden age of American series fiction: brisk, upbeat stories filled with teamwork, rivalry, and determination. For audiobook listeners, they offer a vivid look at how popular sports stories were told for younger audiences in the early 1900s.