The Beatles, per chance?

Question:
Hello! I’m Shelbee, and I looove your books. I really feel like I’ve grown up with your characters. I was wondering…are Lester’s roomates Paul and George any reference to the Beatles per chance? Thank you for taking the time to read and reply
Phyllis replied:
Oh, that’s funny.  Nope.  Didn’t have those guys in mind [...]

Appropriate for a 12-Year-Old?

Question:
 
 

I really enjoy your alice books and want to finish the whole series. I was wondering if dangerously alice is appropriate for a 12-year old? I just want to make sure if it is okay for me to read it. please reply.

Phyllis replied:
Your parents would probably appreciate it if you waited until you were 14 [...]

Two Questions

Question:
 
I am a big fan of your alice books, there are amazing and i can’t wait for Alice in Charge next year. I have two questions though. What will books 26 and 27 be called ? And in what book does Patrick kiss Alice in the cuboard on halloween?

Phyllis replied:
I’m sorry that I don’t know [...]

Wrong and Confusing

Question:
Im a huge fan of all th Alice book, but am horrified at the movie “Alice upside down”!!! it was all wrong and confusing.
the characters look nothing like you discribded them, and it mixed up scenes from different books so the plot didnt make sense!
They also made my favorite character( aunt sally) seem so mean! [...]

How Can I Get Over This?

Question:
Hi. I’m Sarah–so today, I understand Michael Jackson died, and at first, I was all hyper. I’d been acting all optimistic about it, because I know he’s in heaven now and he’s safe and at peace away from all the bad stuff that he’s had to go through in his life. But now that I’ve [...]