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Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Very secure site for Meg Cabot's fans.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Get's girls reading.
  • Messages:

    Teaches kids to respect others by being a good sister and friend.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    All posts are screened before going live, so they're clean.
  • Consumerism:

    The site is sponsored by publisher Scholastic and promotes the Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls book series.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls

Parents need to know that this is a fun, safe place for all things Allie Finkle. Fans of the book series will enjoy posting their thoughts on the books and their lives on the protected message board. All comments pass through a monitor before being posted. The site also doesn't allow users to include their last name, school, city, or birthday. Teachers and parents can also post, but they must first register. All the other features -- avatar making, poll taking, game playing -- is also safe.

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    A good website for girls or fans of Meg Cabot's Allie Finkle book series.

    This website is pretty cool- you can make friends, make an avavatar, write rules, and more!!!

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