That’s the author. VERY good books. Written in the 40s and 50s. Here’s pics. Warning! Buy them off of ebay or Amazon. Bought mine off ebay.
If you can get them from the library, do so. They are treasures and collectible. (and priced as such)
http://www.lacellefamily.com/sam_campbell.html
Thanks for the suggestion. That sounds like something my boys would like.