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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Enjoy the cool games; hide the credit cards.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 7 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Some puzzles and games require critical thinking; others teach facts about geography and history.
 

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Friendly readers give helpful advice in the "Girls Speak Out" section; volunteering is encouraged. Also teaches an 8-year-old how to "treat her skin right."

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    The American Girl store, magazine, movies, and other products dominate.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About AmericanGirl

Parents need to know that the American Girl brand extends far and wide -- beyond dolls and books into clothing, fragrance, and more. Much of the merch sold on the site is quite expensive, and some of it feeds into beauty industry hype, junior division. If parents ignore the store and skip to the activities, they'll find games and puzzles that are lively and educational, with kid-safe images and messages.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the American Girl product empire. Can you enjoy the books and the site without buying the dolls or accessories? Families can also talk about the different historical characters. Who's your favorite character, and why?
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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    rantler
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • User content isn't age appropriate

    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Safety isn't an issue

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  2. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    doggielover19
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Safety isn't an issue
    • User content is age appropriate

    Great Website!

    A fun website GIRLS ONLY will enjoy.I love there games and they have nice products for sale. I have two A.G dolls (Addy and a JLY doll) and I've read almost all there books. great site for girls.

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  3. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    GrlyGal
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive consumerism

    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Safety isn't an issue

    LOVE IT

    LOVE IT

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  4. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Emmagirly89
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Safety isn't an issue
    • User content is age appropriate

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  5. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    royalmars16
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title iffy for age 7 and give it 3.0

    Fun if you think about it

    There is fun games. You can see pictures of girls and there american girl dolls. You can learn something. There is even a place where you can ask questions and girls answer your problems. It's fun if you only think about the games. But if you think of everything on it, it is only okay.

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