One of the best aspects is how the dad fully believes they are well-written and cannot be disabused of this notion. My wife and i used to put it on when we went to Louisiana. Went through I think book 3, can't remember why we stopped. Probably slipped our minds until now.
SpoilerWe got up to her being a spy. I think I heard something about her eventually becoming president of the United States? Really should continue the series.