Andrea Weathers
Author Biography
Andrea Weathers is a native Charlestonian living in Folly Beach, South Carolina, with her daughters Leslie, Lindsey, and Millie. She enjoys writing, beachcombing, sailing, surfing, and reading. Her works include: Hermy the Hermit Crab Goes Shopping, Hermy the Hermit Crab: The Adventure Begins, Hermy the Hermit Crab Goes Shrimping and Hermy the Hermit Crab and the Sea Turtle Rescue.
Books by this Author
Hermy the Hermit Crab and the Sea Turtle Rescue
Published 2010
$16.99 (Hardcover)
What happens when an adventurous hermit crab from Folly Beach, South Carolina, discovers a nest of sea turtle hatchlings on a dark, moonless night? Hermy the Hermit Crab and the Sea Turtle Rescue is the story of the Loggerhead Turtles’ journey to the sea. Discover the many obstacles the hatchlings face along the way, and follow along as Hermy guides the disoriented turtles to the ocean. Following the story, a detailed note from the author helps parents and teachers learn more about the species and get children involved in conservation efforts.
Hermy the Hermit Crab Goes Shrimping
Published 2007
$16.99 (Hardcover)
What happens when an adventurous hermit crab from Folly Beach, South Carolina, gets scooped up by a local shrimp trawler’s net? He goes shrimping! Hermy navigates the net to the deck of the boat while viewing landmarks of Charleston Harbor. He makes new friends, visits old ones and learns about the operations of a commercial shrimping vessel. This is the third book by the Charleston author-and-artist team of Hermy the Hermit Crab Goes Shopping and Hermy the Hermit Crab: The Adventure Begins. With map and glossary.
Hermy the Hermit Crab: The Adventure Begins
Published 2004
$15.99 (Hardcover)
While growing up in Charleston Harbor, Hermy sees the wonderful sights of historic Charleston. He experiences many new things. He learns about being patient. He learns how to walk. He learns how to select his first shell for a home. He even discovers the lost submarine Hunley. And Hermy finds a great place to call home, with other hermit crabs just like him. This beautifully illustrated children’s book invites you to travel along with Hermy on his very first adventure! With map and glossary.
Hermy the Hermit Crab Goes Shopping
Published 2001
$15.99 (Hardcover)
What does an adventurous hermit crab from Folly Beach, South Carolina, do when he has outgrown his shell? He goes shopping! This unique book celebrates the beauty of ocean life with 20 watercolor illustrations by Bob Thames that entertain and educate the reader about the coastal environment of the Lowcountry. Hermy meets the Shy Sand Dollar, the Wise Whelk, and other sea creatures as he travels to the Morris Island Lighthouse, Fort Sumter, and other favorite local places. With map and glossary.