I really enjoy Discovery Girls magazine. I am 12 and the magazine is recommended for ages 8-12. I have seen articles that are from 14 year old girls in it, though. It is age apropriate, too. There is no gossip in it that is fake. It is kind of like American Girl, but a LOT better! It has fashion tips, advice for girls, embarrasing moments, and much more! Each issue they go to a state and choose 12 girls to be featured by doing a photo shoot, helping out in the articles, and having a profile in the magazine(I can't wait until they come to my state!). The magazine has lots of articles on friendship problems and enemies. Your niece will enjoy this magazine. It has one interview with a star. Most of the interviews are Disney Channel stars. There was this one issue that had a Nickoloden star(Miranda Cosgrove from iCarly). But other than that, most of the interviews are from Disney Channel stars. I would recommend it for your niece.
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