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BeaconStreetGirls (http://www.beaconstreetgirls.com/)

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Safe, fairly fun book-based site pushes brand.

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Parents need to know that although the site heavily promotes all things Beacon Street Girls, it's a very safe place for tween fans of the books. Girls who subscribe to the site's free Club BSG by submitting an email address and their age can post comments on the book reviews and other sections, but everything is reviewed before it's published, and no personal information is allowed. Parents are also given a forum on the site to discuss its content and the book series. To order from the e-commerce section, girls must be 18 or older.

Educational value: Reading and talking about what you've read is strongly encouraged.
Positive messages: Encourages community service and friendship. The characters are positive role models for preteen girls.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: The site is all about the Beacon Street Girls and predominantly features frequent tie-ins to their books and products. There's an online store.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
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Make no mistake: This site exists to promote the line of Beacon books, which it does by offering book-centric items including reviews, sample chapters, book cover posters, and a downloadable timer that counts down the days, minutes, hours, and even seconds until the next Beacon Street Girls book release. BeaconStreetGirls.com also conveniently features an extensive online store where girls can buy character-themed, $30 body care product sets and a $78 "sleepover special" kit containing a bag, backpack, door pillow, and journal. But, once you sift through the ads and products, there is some fun, creative stuff -- especially the online movie making game, which lets users craft a cartoon-like short film by picking backgrounds, characters, and music.
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Cake Lip Gloss
teen, 13 years old
12
 
The best book ever!
I love beacon street girls the story is super interesting!
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Emniki
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I'm Addicted to This Website!
I LOVE this Website! I'm like, addicted to the website! It is really fun, you basicly chat, but it's not live, and everything is reviewed. I love it!!
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Fun Website!
I loved this website! It is perfect for girls ages 9-13! There is nothing wrong or unsuitable for young children!
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Perfect For Kids of all ages
I love this website. Very postive and encouringing
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they should know this nice and and cool game yopu will never go offf this game so try it out
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