 Initial runs of the series were limited to 5,000 to 10,000 printings but sold out quickly.Community and critical reception to the series has been very positive, with educators praising the series for its focus on tackling issues such as cyber-bullying, under-age drinking, childhood obesity, and responsible weight loss.A longitudinal study conducted by Duke Medical Center on the influence of reading on weight loss showed that "girls who read the book entitled ""Charlotte in Paris"" ... saw a dip in their BMI scores, but not as much as those who read the Beacon Street Girls book ""Lake Rescue".""