![]() ![]() ![]() Yuck! Dear Peter: Does your silver hand cause any problems? (Such as ripping blankets, etc.) – Sam, GA Let’s just say I won’t ever pick my nose again … Dear Peter: What is Sophie’s all time favorite book or book series? – Kenzie, Wisconsin Sophie has always loved THE SEAS BEYOND THE SEA by Veena Bluestocking … which was written by a fellow StoryGuard. She says she's a "natural leader." I say she's a "natural bossypants." - Peter Dear Peter: When traveling with Sophie, did you ever notice the books of Who, What, Where, and When get wet? Do they simply stay dry, or did you and Sophie always have to dry them off? – Kenzie, Wisconsin This question makes you sound like a real bookmender! Sophie told me that the Four Questions were made of something called “vellum,” which is not paper, but very thin slices of animal hide. All I can say is that if I had been forced to battle the Zeitgeist on my own, things would have not gone well for Bustleburgh! Dear Peter: How do the rulers split up the responsibilities of Hazelport? And how does the kingdom run? - Aidan, WI Peg runs most everything. Hi Peter! I love hearing about your adventures! Do you think you liked the Perfect Palace or the Just Deserts better? - Mia, CA Are you kidding? The Just Deserts were awful! I’m glad I’ll never have to go back! Dear Peter: Why does Professor Cake need Sophie to save her world, why not you or Sir Tode? - Kieran, TX It’s hard to say why the Professor does what he does. ![]()
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It’s inspired by a true story of an American actress living in Paris, so that had to be the location.Ĥ-Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? 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