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Soon! We always have new books in the works!

Your friend,

They're all my faves!

Your friend,

Sure! When you visit a new country, it's important to read up on the culture, because sometimes, stuff that seems normal to us here in the States is NOT normal in other parts of the world. And, of course, just be friendly and flexible and stay close to your tour guide!

Your friend,

Nope, I haven't. That's a good question, though!

Your friend,

I did love going to Paris. I wish I could visit there more often!

Your friend,

No, it's OK. I like talking about my mother. She passed away from pneumonia when I was four. I don't really remember her, but everyone says she was very beautiful and very kind.

Your friend,

Nope, I don't celebrate Hanukkah, but Maeve does!

Your friend,

Ohmigosh, can you see me blushing? Right now, I like just being friends with Nick. He's nice to me.

Your friend,

That's not bragging! Being a good student is something to be PROUD of!

Your friend,

Thanks! And go Red Sox!

Your friend,

Hahaha! You know, being a book worm is not a disease! It's a cool way to be :-)

Your friend,

Why thank you! But, I have to say, all the BSG are very intelligent in different ways!

Your friend,

Hi! I'm so glad you got to do that! I bet it was tons of fun. My favorite part of Paris is probably the Eiffel Tower, but I also loved getting paninis all over the city... YUM! And, yes, I've been to the top of the Eiffel Tower -- it is breathtaking!

Your friend,

I'm so glad you like our books! To find out all the titles of the BSG books, head to the "Books" section of our web site!

Your friend,

Oh, no. This is never an easy situation, but you're right. You've got to stand up for yourself! Keep in mind that the best way to let her know how you feel is to TELL her clearly. Trying to show her in different ways doesn't always work and might make the both of you upset. Good luck!

Your friend,

You might want to think about MAKING something for your family. That way, you can do it by yourself without your mom looking over your shoulder! Or, you could go to the mall with another grown-up, like your friend's mom, when picking out stuff for your family. Good luck!

Your friend,

Sure! (1) I love Germany... that's on my list of places to see. (2) I absolutely LOVE dogs -- I'm so glad I have Marty. (3) My favorite subject is English/language arts, but I also love math and science.

Your friend,

That's a great poem! Good job! It makes me want it to be spring right now...

Your friend,

That's what friends are for -- to love us even when we're klutzified messes sometimes! lol!

Your friend,

I'm so sorry you feel this way! One thing to keep in mind, though, is that these all sound like TEMPORARY situations, which means that any embarrassment, anger, or hurt will fade away if you give it some time. Now, I'm no one to give advice on how NOT to be a klutz, but I always try to anticipate klutz attacks before they happen and avoid them!

Your friend,

Good question! My dad and I moved a lot because he's a travel writer and writes about places all over the world. He feels that in order to write about a place, you need to know the culture really well. The best way to do that is to live there!

Your friend,

Hi! When I lived in Paris, I learned how to speak French pretty well. But, now that I'm back in the States, it's getting harder and harder to remember it! Good luck learning!

Your friend,

Hey! I'm from cities all over the world! But, now, I live in Brookline.

Your friend,

Good question! It sounds scary, but it really isn't. The flight attendants (and even the pilot sometimes!) go out of their way to make sure that you're comfortable and that you feel safe. I don't mind it at all!

Your friend,

Cool! Thanks! We're glad you enjoy the books!

Your friend,

Wow! You've been to a lot of cool places. You must love to travel, like me!

Your friend,

Unfortunately, you can't just throw a switch and stop liking someone! But, if he let you down easy, he sounds like a pretty cool guy. I'd say to respect his decision, and maybe try to be just friends once you don't feel like you have a crush on him anymore.

Your friend,

We're all doing great and gearing up for the holiday season! Thanks for asking!

Your friend,

Cool! Happy early birthday to you!

Your friend,

Hmmm... the most embarrassing thing I've done in front of Nick would have to be when I was picking a piece of apple out of my front teeth at Yuri's and Nick walked by!

Your friend,

A whole book at six years old! Congrats! Keep on writing :-)

Your friend,

Me? And Nick? Oh... I don't know. Maybe. Maybe in a few years :-) I deal with school by just taking one day at a time. I also try to stay on top on long-term assignments. That keeps the last-minute pressure off!

Your friend,

Good question! I didn't have to KEEP my sanity because for as long as I can remember, my dad and I have been traveling all over the world! I'm very organized when I travel, and that makes for smooth sailing :-) I made a lot of friends when I was living in other countries, like Sophie in France. I went to visit her in my Special Adventure, Charlotte in Paris!

Your friend,

Oooh! I hope you get to read the whole series. Book #3 is called Letters From the Heart and book #4 is called Out of Bounds. Happy reading!

Your friend,

Writing is all about editing! It's true! When you write a story, try to make it the best you possibly can. Then give it to a few people to read and make comments. It's always good to get other people's opinions on your work. You'll create a much better story or article!

Your friend,

There's nothing wrong with As and Bs! That's great! It is difficult when you feel pressure to get good grades, but if you feel like you can't handle it on your own, don't be afraid to ask for help! I'm sure your math teacher would be happy to explain things to you one-on-one. Sometimes, that's much easier than trying to understand things in class. Good luck!

Your friend,

I'm so glad you liked Bad News/Good News! Moving in the middle of the year is like what Isabel did. She came only a few weeks into school, but sometimes that's a little bit harder, isn't it?

Your friend,

Dear parisdreamz96,

Thanks for asking! The BSG and Marty are doing great. We're soooo busy with school and everything. I bet you are, too!

Your friend,

Thank you very much! I get embarrassed a lot, too!

Your friend,

We sound a lot alike! Do you like looking at the stars, too?

Your friend,

Great lyrics! You have to put it on the Most BSG-errific Song contest page in order for it to be an official entry. Thanks!

Your friend,

Dear girlzrule988,

You don't have to tell her she's mean. She's probably not -- at least not mean like the Queens of Mean. You can tell her that you think the way she is BEHAVING is mean toward other people. Why would she want to tell other people that? Good luck!

Your friend,

Dear hawaiigirl98,

Writer's block can be so tough sometimes! The best way to beat it is to get up and do something else for a few minutes. Take a quick walk, complete another task, or call your BFF -- anything to get your mind of whatever you're writing about. Then, after that short break, your mind should feel refreshed. Who knows? You might gain some new perspective in those few minutes!

Your friend,

Dear ilovesoccer89,

That's great! If you believe in your writing, then you can only improve. Teachers will give you great suggestions on how to make your writing even better. There's always stuff to learn!

And, frenemies can be tough. No need to avoid them all the time, just remember who your TRUE friends are when you're facing a tough time.

Your friend,

Dear dancergirl9,

I get most of my writing inspiration by going out on my balcony with a big blanket and just looking at the stars. That's when I let my mind wander and think about the things that are most important to me. You can find inspiration by going to a special place (like me!) or just by observing the world around you. Sometimes, when I'm out to eat or at the grocery store with my dad, I'll notice people as they walk by and make up a story about their lives. So, inspiration can come from everywhere -- just open up your eyes to it!

Your friend,

Dear PrincessPea13,

Good question! I've loved all the places I've lived in for different reasons. There's Paris, which was so lovely and sophisticated. There's Tanzania, which was wild and adventurous. And then there's Port Douglas in Australia, which was so laid-back and beautiful. So, I love them all -- and now, I get to be in Brookline with the BSG!

Your friend,

Dear loachell95,

Congrats on starting a new sport! This is the PERFECT time to meet people and make new friends. Of course you won't know anybody at first, but by being a team player, you'll get to know your teammates in record time! If you already have a BFF on the team, try making friends together!

Your friend,

Dear Jaynethebrain,

What a nasty thing to say! Many times, mean-spirited kids like that say horrible things just to get a REACTION. I know -- dumb, right? So, the best way to stand up to him is not to deny it loudly and make a big fuss, but to just IGNORE him. Hold your head up high and be confident that YOU know it's not true. Once he sees that he won't get a reaction out of you, he might lay off. Either way, you should tell your teacher exactly what he's saying, so he or she can give him a stern talking-to and make him stop!

Your friend,

Dear Violet1055,

I'm pretty much obsessed with reading, too! My favorite book is Charlotte's Web. Keep on writing!

Your friend,

Thank you so much!

Your friend,

Thanks Elizabeth!

Your friend,

Dear skywriter13,

I love your name! I definitely felt sad when I left Paris, but I looked at it like a new adventure! New people and places are so fun. Old friends and familiar scenery are things you can remember in your mind and in your heart. I remember Paris by writing to my friend Sophie and thinking about all the fun memories I have of the city. But, now Brookline is my home, and I love it here!

Your friend,

Dear girlsense776,

For me, my best writing comes out when I really feel inspired. When I have a great idea or when I'm sitting out on my balcony looking at the stars, the words just spill out. I also love wearing my mom's old jean jacket when I write -- sometimes, I think it helps me concentrate.

Another tip is to write many drafts. Professional writers don't just write something once and be done with it! Usually, they go through many different versions until they've found the right one.

Good luck!

Your friend,

Dear melody612,

Hi! To get the best clothes for your shape, you have to try everything on! First, I recommend finding a store that has jeans that fit you really well. Then, try some tops in that same store. If you can find a store with a good pair of jeans for YOU, you're all set!

Your friend,

Dear Valencia,

Hmmm... that's a good question. There are a TON of places I really want to go to, but I'd say that today, my answer would be GREECE. Greece has sooo much neat history built into their modern cities and regions. Plus, the food is so yummy. OPAH!

Your friend,

Dear emi123456,

I am so sorry to hear about your aunt. A death in the family is never easy. The important thing is to keep talking to your parents or trusted adults or BFFs about how you feel. Sometimes, it helps to tell fun stories about your aunt -- you know, good memories. That way, you can celebrate her life and how much she meant to you in a POSITIVE way that helps you heal.

Your friend,

Dear kgirl#2,

Nope! That's not a bad thing. You're YOU, and that's a GREAT thing!

Your friend,

Dear tapdancer95101,

I am so sorry to hear that two of your friends were in an accident. This must be a very difficult time for you. The best thing to do is talk about your feelings with a parent or an adult you trust. They can answer questions you might have about your friends and help you deal with this serious situation. Best of luck.

Your friend,

Dear leafpool619,

As they say at The Sentinel sometimes, it's a work in progress! That means we're working on the Tower right now, so keep checking back, and you'll see it soon!

Your friend,

Dear Zacefronlover9,

Traveling all over the world is pretty crazy, but I've gotten used to it over the years! My dad and I always start each vacation with a sense of adventure! Museums and ancient ruins and things are really interesting, but what my dad and I do is try to experience the REAL local culture in each place we visit. Like, we'll sit in a cafe that doesn't attract a lot of tourists, and just people-watch and observe all the things going on. It's amazing how different -- and yet how similar -- people are around the world!

Your friend,

Dear leafpool619,

I feel the same way about Orangina, my Parisian cat! He ran away before my dad and I moved back to the United States, but I think about him all the time. Sometimes, I'll make up a little story about him or draw him on a piece of paper -- I'm not as good an artist as my friend, Isabel, but that doesn't matter! I also like to think about all the happy times we had together. Those nice memories make me miss Orangina less.

Your friend,

Dear WorldWideRisingStar,

Hahaha -- thanks! I do try to laugh it off, but why is it that I always do embarrassing things in front of my crush, Nick? Mortifying moments in front of the BSG aren't a big deal, though. That's when I really get a laugh!

Your friend,

Dear tootlepip5,

I love all the pages on this Web site! My favorite thing to do is respond to fan letters like yours!

Your friend,

Oh Tory,
I am sooooo sorry! (I love The Movie Maker too -- although maybe not as much as Maeve does.)

Unfortunately, The Movie Maker broke -- -- we're trying to fix it and I hope we'll get it back soon.

Your friend,

Dear Katwil,

First of all, best of luck at your new school! It can be difficult to make friends at first, but the important thing to remember is to just be YOURSELF. Check out the New Girls Unite! section on this site for more advice on being "the new girl!"

Your friend,

Dear citygirl,

Hi! It was sooooo fun being in a book with Nik & Sam. They are super talented and super nice. Their songs are PERFECT to have on in the background when I'm out on my balcony, gazing at the stars and writing in my journal.

Your friend,

Dear Broadway Gal,

My favorite thing to do in Paris is see the Eiffel Tower at night. They have these lights that twinkle, and it's fun to lie in the park nearby and just watch the lights and the stars in the background. It is so beautiful!

Your friend,

Hi there! That sounds like a frustrating situation. Have you tried talking to your teacher again? Maybe she can get the principal to pay more attention to your great idea.

Good luck getting your newspaper off the ground!

Your friend,

Hi Christina!

You want to be a best-selling author? Me too! I hear it takes a lot of hard work, but I’m totally up for it. I asked Ms. Rodriguez about how to become an author, and she told me to read, read, READ everything I possibly can in all genres of books, but especially the genre you want to write for. So, if you want to write books for teens, get a head start by reading books from leading teen book series from today and from the past, too.

Good luck!

Hi Lauren!

Ohmigosh—I adore Paris! I totally loved living there, but I love living in Brookline with the BSG even more. If you’ve liked Books 1–10, you should be sure and check out the Special Adventure series (Charlotte in Paris—me! and Maeve on the Red Carpet). Finally, check out book #11, Ghost Town, in stores now!

Always,

Hi Carleana,

That’s so cool how alike we are! Feeling left out when your friends talk about an activity that you’re not interested is like not being in on the in-joke. You know? But, your friends are probably just excited about their new sport and you all will probably move on to other topics once the season has ended. But, in the meantime, steer the conversation toward things that you ALL have in common, so everyone in on the in-joke!

Always,

Hi!

Haha! We ARE just alike. Glasses, klutziness, and good ol’Paree (that’s how you say “Paris” in French!). I’m glad you liked my story!

Your friend,