http://www.clubpenguin.com/
Plot: The site provides an online interaction experience for elementary students and tweens. Thanks to strict controls (and cute penguin avatars) the users' identities are well-protected as visitors explore, play games, and participate in online activities.
Genre: Websites, Social Networks, Penguins
Reading Level: Aimed at 6-14 year-olds.
Similar Titles: This is tricky, since most other social networks (Facebook and MySpace) tend to be aimed at adults.
Personal Thoughts: While children's online interactions must be carefully monitored, this appears to be a fairly safe method of introducing kids to social networks. Their identities are kept fairly secret and interactions can be expanded or limited via parental controls.
To receive various additions to the site (for example, costumes or items) additional fees are required.
This site has sparked the development of various items, such as trading cards, plush toys, and video games.
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