characters

One of our dedicated readers has asked for a list of characters to help keep things straight. I'd be happy to oblige.

the Vostras family:
Eliana Vostras is the main character. duh.
her mom is Alexandra Vostras
her dad is unnamed :)

the Zangler family:
Hayden and Addison Zangler are also main characters. duh.
thier mom is Ophelia Zangler
thier dad is George Zangler
Hayden has a snake named Elliot, and Addison is hoping to be able to keep Ursula the potbellied pig.

other less-important characters:
Mrs. Cornwallis - Addison's history teacher
Mrs. Xymena Kirk - Ursula's former owner
Colleen and Georgiana Thorndike - slightly irritating schoolmates
Mr. Hogland - the hero in Mrs. Vostras's novels
Mr. Beckman - a slightly crazy homeroom teacher
Mr. Rodney Vendetta - the Zanglar's grouchy neighbor
Mr. Blumbergen - one of Mrs. Zangler's patients; he's going through withdrawl from his pet lizard Charlie
Miss Bernice de Viliano - one of Mrs. Zangler's patients; she's obsessed with botany

that's it so far. any questions?