It has an eye-catching design and easy navigation and seeks to develop a tight sense of community. Among other things, girls can collect treasures, create their own pages and send and receive postcards. With the atmosphere of a World Wide Web clubhouse, the site clearly appeals to young girls by allowing them to take part in online adventures with Purple Moon characters and contribute their own ideas to the ongoing characters' plots. The site is part of Purple Moon, a new entertainment company dedicated to providing meaningful entertainment experiences for girls ages 8-12. Although this Web site is still under construction, it already offers a number of appealing features.
Girls can read reviews of movies, books, Web sites and videos and post their own.
If your heart beats fast for that certain cutie in your math class, post the best love letter you've ever written him, or ask Arielle, the resident advice columnist, to shed light on your romantic questions. The site promises bulletin boards in the near future, but in the meantime, users can take part in surveys on any number of topics. The site is simple to navigate, easy on the eyes and loads fairly quickly. Judging by the site's content, it's geared toward older teens. Aspiring artists and writers can submit their original works to a contest to be judged for originality and impact.