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Ed’s L etter Hi guys, Well, the Christmas countdown has officially started in my house! We put up the tree and I have given Mum, Dad (and Santa!) my official wish list... I hope they all remember how good I've been this year! We're also celebrating the holiday season in this issue of It GiRL. Our mini Christmas special starts on page 22 and includes really cute cut-out gift tags. Also this month two super-exciting things happened to me... first I got to attend the launch of the new book series, Nevermoor and I was lucky enough to meet the author of the books, Jessica Townsend. She was so cool and really friendly, it was a fun night. Oh, and if you turn to page 50 you can read a sneak peek from the first book in the series, The Trials of Morrigan Crow. I think you guys will really like it. And the second totally e h r of t end. awesome and really, really exciting thing that happened o h t s e au own this month is that I made it into the Guinness World Records ith th essica T w I am ies, J 2018 book as The World's Youngest Magazine Editor. It's Here oor ser erm a huge dream come true for me and a total OMG moment!

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Hello to everyone at It GiRL mag, I just want to say a big thank you for your awesome mag. I had to go to hospital to have my tonsils taken out and if it wasn’t for It GiRL, I would have been really, really bored! I read both the November and December issues from front to back! My favourite pages in the mag are Whoa!, Destiny, Out Now, Celebrity Goss, the colouring in page and all the puzzles and quizzes. I can’t wait until the next issue.

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I was in class and I was bored so I started dreaming about Justin Bieber. I was totally in my own world so I didn’t hear my teacher calling my name. When he said, “I’m sorry, Larissa, am I keeping you from something more important than my lesson?”, I snapped to attention and said, “No, sorry Mr Bieber.” The whole class burst out laughing and I ended up getting into trouble for not paying attention. To make matters worse, some of the boys in my class now call me Mrs. Bieber. It was all so embarrassing.

LARISSA, 12, QLD

SWINGING SISTER I was at the park with my BFF and we were on the swings seeing who could swing the highest. I was swinging up really high when I saw a big dog come into the park. I’m really scared of dogs so I stopped concentrating on what I was doing and ended up flying off the swing. I hurt myself pretty bad and was really embarrassed, but I was too worried about the dog to care!

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I was up the coast with my family when my cousin, my brother and I decided to go exploring. We found an old abandoned house, but we couldn’t get close to it because it had a huge locked gate. My brother was convinced that I was small enough to fit through the bars so he made me try and I ended up getting my head stuck! My cousin had to go and get help and my parents ended up calling the fire department to come and get me out. I was crying my eyes out and was so embarrassed. My brother even took photos!

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I was so shocked to hear someone laughing on the other side of the door and was too embarrassed to go back upstairs afterwards. When I eventually when back up, my friend told me her little brother heard me and told everyone!

CHARLOTTE, 11, VIC

SICK STUDENT We were on a bus on a school excursion and we were driving up a winding road.

I started to feel a bit sick, but just closed my eyes and hoped the feeling would go away. But all of a sudden I vomited all over the floor and on the shoes of my friend sitting next to me. The bus had to stop so everyone could get off while the teachers cleaned up my vomit. It was so embarrassing and I felt really bad.

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I DO GYMNASTICS. When I was little mum put me into dance classes and I didn’t like it. So she put me into gymnastics instead and I love it a lot.

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ZENDAYA TAKES A CHANCE

Zendaya recalls a time when she did something daring at an audition. “It was one of my first jobs and all these kids could do crazy things,” remembers the star. “They could do flips or spins or something cool, right?

And I just couldn’t. I was a normal dancer. I had charisma, but I could only dance.” But Zendaya wanted to stand out so she decided to do a front flip!

“Never did one before in my life, other than inside my living room playing around. Thank God I landed it! It could have been terrible.” But it worked and Zendaya got the part. Woo!

JENNA ORTEGA LOVES FAMILY TIME Despite being a famous celeb, Stuck In The Middle star, Jenna Ortega loves nothing more than spending time with her family and friends. “I love that I can go home to Coachella Valley and see my family and friends who have been with me from day one,” the Disney Channel star shared.

“It’s nice to have them by my side always.” Her family definitely doesn’t give her any special treatment either! “I get home from the set and they do not forget to tell me that there are dishes in the sink waiting for me. They keep my feet on the ground.”

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ANTHONY’S SPECIAL CHRISTMAS GIFT

Anthony Gonzalez is the 12-year-old actor who voices Miguel in the new Disney movie, Coco. The star recently revealed how he found out he got the part. “I auditioned, and it was a long process about a year,” he remembers.

“Eventually, I went to the Pixar headquarters to do test voices. Then last Christmas, they said they had a present for me and brought me this box. I opened it and there was this beautiful piece of artwork that just said, ‘You got the part’. I was so shocked, I just fell to the floor. I couldn’t believe it.” Aw, that’s so cool!

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CHLOE’S DREAM SLUMBER ROOM

If there’s one thing that Chloe Lukasiak loves just as much as dancing, it’s sleepovers. In fact, the dancer even has a whole room dedicated to slumber parties! “When we moved into our new house a few years ago, my sister and I each got a room in the basement to do whatever we wanted with,” Chloe explained. “I decided that a sleepover room would be awesome.” The room has four bunks, coloured flashing lights and is decorated with photos and gifts fans have given Chloe.

CAMILA’S FEAR OF DANCING

It’s hard to believe that singer, Camila Cabello used to be scared to dance in public but it’s true! “To be honest, I never used to dance when I was little,” confessed the star.

“I was super shy.” Camila adds, “I would cry at all the holiday parties when people started dancing, but music has pulled it out of me. My grandma, who is really proud, thought I was a lost cause as far as dancing goes.” Wow, we’re so impressed that Camila was able to beat her fear and become the star she is today!

MADDIE’S BOOK PLANS

First she wrote her memoir, The Maddie Diaries, then she wrote her first fiction book, The Audition, and now Maddie Ziegler has ideas up her sleeve for more fiction books! “There are plenty of books that I now see myself writing in the future, and there are plenty of ideas for that, but for the first ones, it had to be about dance,” she shared. “Dance is my life.”

JACOB’S GONNA STAY REAL Jacob Sartorius talks about the pressures of being a young star. “It’s crazy. You throw a normal kid into the spotlight and expect them to be perfect,” he said.

“Everyone’s human so I’m gonna make mistakes...

I don’t think people can be perfect, but I’m just gonna try to be myself and stay humble.”

DOVE’S PLANS FOR THE FUTURE When asked where she sees herself in 10 years, Dove Cameron revealed she has no plan. “I try not to plan anything,” said Dove. “I don’t even think about what’s coming out of my mouth most of the time.” But she has a good reason for living her life day by day. “Everything that I’ve found myself in, has always been something that I couldn’t have planned and there’s so much beauty in that.”

Loving L We were so excited to catch up with Lizzy Greene from Dawn. The star chatted to us about acting, Christmas, Hi Lizzy, how did you get into acting?

Canada was incredible.

Riele Downs and I did not know each other well, but when we wrapped the movie we were best of friends! My character, Barkley, was super outgoing and crazy, and I can’t wait for the world to meet her.”

“I was in a local theatre company in my city where it was extremely disciplined. At one performance, a casting agent saw me and asked me to audition for Nicky, Ricky, Dicky and Dawn.

Auditioning lasted for six to eight weeks including seven live auditions.”

What do you hope to find under the Christmas Tree this year?

What is going on right now with Nicky, Ricky, Dicky and Dawn?

“A little bit of everything!

New make up and skin care items, such as clay face masks and lipsticks.

Clothes, Adidas Yeezy’s maybe, a certain throw from Anthropologie, and a silver bracelet.”

“Season four is airing early 2018 in Australia and my character, Dawn ventures into singing!”

What are your future goals with acting?

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“I’d love to venture into movies with a more mature story, such as drama or thrillers. I would also be open to doing more comedy.”

What is one of the best Christmas presents you’ve ever received?

“My first iPhone, hidden in a Kindle box!”

Can you tell us about your new Nickelodeon movie, Tiny Christmas?

How do you usually spend Christmas Day?

Fun Fact! Lizzy’s favourite Christmas song is All I Want for Christmas is You

by Mariah Carey.

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“I get to open one gift on Christmas Eve and then I wake up early Christmas morning to open all my other gifts.

We get together with family that afternoon for a feast, games, cards, and music.”

What are you looking forward to the most this holiday season?

Lizzy and the cast from, Nicky, Ricky, Dicky and Dawn.

“Baking! Fun with family, seeing my cousins, music, and shopping.”

How do you manage to juggle work with your schooling? It must be tough!

“Tutors on set keep us on track. When I’m home, I tutor with my Aunt Shay and we try to get as far ahead as possible so I’m not always playing catch up and studying lines at the same time.”

You’re also a singer!

Do you have any plans to release your own music?

“I hope so in the future, but I’m mainly focused on acting right now.”

What is your best fashion advice?

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“Don’t wear drop-crotch pants and also, don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone! Try new styles, and mix and match.”

Best beauty tip?

“Wash your face and use rose water and rose based products.”

What do you think are the perfect ingredients for friendship?

“Be yourself and treat others the way you’d want to be treated.”

Who would you say are you best celebrity friends?

“Riele Downs, Addison Riecke, Cree Cicchino, Madisyn Shipman, and Daniella Monet.”

Lastly, what do you like to get up to when you’re not working?

“I like doing boxing, singing, swimming, hanging with friends, painting and watching movies.”

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Born in Portland, Oregon, USA, Soni loved to dance as a young girl but not at first.

“I started dancing when I was five years old.

My mum put me in dance classes and I did ballet and tap and I hated it,” she recalls.

Soni wanted to stop the lessons but her mum made her finish off the year. “Strangely enough over the next few months I started enjoying it and I’ve been dancing ever since.” Through her passion for dance, Soni started landing television commercials and gigs, and by the time she was a teenager she was also taking part in competitive dance challenges. “I would say hip hop is my favourite style of dance. It is the style I dance most often and the one I feel more comfortable dancing.”

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It wasn’t long before Soni made the transition from dance to acting. “I started acting at age ten when I moved to LA,” she explains. “My favourite thing about acting is being able to take on different characters and imagining the situation that your character is in. I just think it’s really cool.” In 2016 Soni scored her first major acting role when she was cast on the Netflix series, Fuller House.

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On Fuller House Soni plays Ramona Gibbler. “Ramona and I have the same dance aspect,” says the star. “After I told the casting directors I was a dancer, the writers added that to my character.” Soni and Ramona also share other similarities.

“We’re both normal teenagers and very close to our family,” Soni says. “We love being on our phones and social media.”

As for what’s different about them, Soni says there isn’t much. “She’s very much an extrovert. I think I like to be more of an introvert and just have my alone time.”

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The cast of Fuller House.

FULL NAME: Soni Nicole Bringas BORN: February 2, 2002 FUN FACTS:  She loves swimming  Soni lived in Costa Rica for a year when she was eight years old  Her favourite foods include sushi, chocolate, cheese, potatoes and popcorn  Her Instagram name is: Soni_nicole, her Twitter is: Soni_NicoleB and her YouTube channel is: Soni Nicole Bringas

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PRESENTS SHE’S RECEIVED: “My first bike, a Penny board and a Bratz Head that I could practise hairstyles on.” FAMILY ACTIVITIES: “We bake cookies, watch movies, make forts that we sleep in, make tamales and wake up at the crack of dawn to open presents!”

TRADITIONS: “Every year we go to my Grandma and Grandpa’s house on Christmas Eve. All of my family and extended family go and it’s amazing.”

MOVIE: “Elf. I love it so much, it’s the best.”

SONG: “I like ‘Run, Run Rudolph’ by Kelly Clarkson and ‘All I Want For Christmas’ by Mariah Carey.

Maddie’s a Christmas Cover Star!

Maddie Ziegler is the cover star of singer, Sia’s first ever Christmas album.

Maddie rocks a red and green wig with a huge bow on the cover, and looks adorable as always.

The album features 10 fun Christmas songs including, ‘Santa’s Coming For Us’, ‘Candy Cane Lane’, ‘Puppies Are Forever’ and more!

Selena’s Family Traditions

“We do a hay ride where we go Christmas caroling and my Aunt even prints out the lyrics so we remember them. We also bake cookies and do a lot of cooking.”

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There’s a quirky Norwegian tradition at Christmas time, where groups of people wander through the streets on December 25th wearing costumes and singing songs for people in exchange for festive foods and treats. This is called Julbukk, which translates to “Christmas Goat.” Why a goat? The groups usually take a goat along with them, or someone who does a funny impression of one. Sometimes, when two people who are pretending to be goats meet, they have a play fight which is super funny to watch.

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CHRISTMAS DAY IS CELEBRATED IN SOME WEIRD, WACKY AND AWESOME WAYS AROUND THE WORLD. WHILE SANTA MAKES HIS WAY AROUND THE GLOBE DELIVERING PRESENTS, THERE ARE SO MANY OTHER INTERESTING THINGS FAMILIES DO TO CELEBRATE THIS SPECIAL TIME OF YEAR. READ ON TO LEARN SOME COOL NEW CHRISTMAS FACTS!

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The Peruvian people enjoy a feast on December 24th, which is also known as La Noche Buena (which is translated to “the Good Night”). Families usually attend a church service, and then go home to eat a big meal, open presents and celebrate until midnight.

In Peru, people don’t put gifts around the Christmas tree. Instead they display their presents around a manger, and it’s considered lucky if you’re the person who gets to place the statue of Baby Jesus into the manger.

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We think that the award for the craziest Christmas food has to go to the South Africans, who feast on deep-fried caterpillars of Emperor Moths at Christmas time! The creepy crawlies are considered a yummy delicacy during the month of December. Like us, South Africans celebrate their Christmas Day in the summer time, so there's lots of outdoor activities to enjoy.

Japan

It’s not an overly religious holiday in Japan, but the Japanese people still do celebrate Christmas. Schools are closed on Christmas Day, but a lot of businesses still stay open. Usually on December 25th people are on holidays because there’s a school holidays break, and many people see Christmas as a romantic day, kind of like Valentine’s Day. You might think the Japanese people would enjoy sushi or seafood or noodles to celebrate but guess what?

One of the most popular foods on this day is KFC fried chicken!

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Bolivians celebrate the Christmas festival from the 24th of December, right until the 6th of January. On Christmas Eve, families celebrate what is known as Misa del Gallo, which means “Mass of the Rooster”. They go to church at midnight and take live roosters along to mass with them, as they believe a rooster was the first animal to announce that Baby Jesus was born.

How cool is that? At midnight, people also like to let off fireworks to kick off the celebrations with a bang.

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Meet the Rivera Family!

Hector This charming trickster is mischievous and loves to play pranks, but he also kind and friendly.

Victoria is Abuelita’s late sister, and the second daughter of Coco and Julio.

Felipe and Oscar are Twin brothers who were so close they finished each other’s sentences.

Mama Imelda is Miguels greatgrandmother.

Rosita The late sister of Julio likes to give big hugs.

Julio Also known as Papa Julio, this guy is the late husband of Coco.

Abel Miguel’s cousin in the tallest among the current Riveras.

Berto He is Enrique’s and Gloria’s brother and is married to Carmen.

Carmen is Berto’s wife and Abel, Rosa, Benny and Manny’s mum.

Enrique is Miguel’s supportive father.

Luisa is Miguel’s loving mother.

Benny and Manny These twins are the youngest Riveras.

Franco Abuelita’s husband is calm and the one who can keep Abuelita’s temper in check.

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Gloria Also known as Tia Gloria, she is the only daughter of Franco and Abuelita.

Abuelita is Miguel’s grandmother.

Miguel is a 12-year-old aspiring musician who struggles against his family’s ban on music.

Mama Coco is Miguel’s warm hearted greatgrandmother.

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SIT BACK AND GET READY FOR A WILD RIDE WITH THE NEW MOVIE, JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE. THIS STORY FOLLOWS FOUR TEENAGERS WHO DISCOVER AN OLD VIDEO GAME THEY’VE NEVER HEARD OF, AND ARE LITERALLY TRANSPORTED INTO THE GAME BECOMING THE ADULT AVATARS THEY CHOSE. THE GROUP OF TEENS MUST THEN GO ON THE MOST DANGEROUS ADVENTURE OF THEIR LIVES IN ORDER TO BEAT THE GAME AND RETURN BACK TO THE REAL WORLD… OTHERWISE THEY’LL BE STUCK IN THE GAME FOREVER.

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MOVIE, ALL-NEW T, IN THE C E P X E YOU’D ING LIKE O IS NOTH H W T N IA TLE G ITH A GEN IN LOVE W L L A F O T Y THE HEDGEHOGS GET READ – UNA, DOS AND CUATRO These three are cunning, quick and stick together. Literally. Like Velcro. They are a nuisance to everyone at Casa de Campeones and are considered thieves (which… they kind of are.) They find a friend in Ferdinand and agree to help him escape if they can go with him back home to the farm.

WHO’S WHO?

VALIENTE

The alpha bull at Casa de Campeones and archenemy to Ferdinand.

He’s smart. Calculating.

Knows how to get under your skin and into your head. He feels threatened by Ferdinand, not just because of his reputation and size, but because, deep down, Valiente knows that they are more alike than he would care to admit.

LUPE

This gal is a “calming” goat whose job is to calm aggressive bulls. Lupe is a frenzied, sometimes loud, and always – always – a bad singer! Her dream is to coach a fighting bull to greatness and to prove that there is more to her than meets the eye.

FERDINAND

The movie’s main star is Ferdinand - a super-sized version of a regular bull who is viewed as a fierce beast by most. But this guy’s true nature is unlike his appearance. He likes the simple things in life – a light breeze, a nice flower, or the cool shade of a cork tree.

His compassion for others is considered a weakness, but in the end, it’s his strength.

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Nina is a little girl and Ferdinand’s best friend on the farm. She plays the guitar for him, plants flowers with him and eats breakfast with him. Nina has no fear of Ferdinand as she can see what the world can’t - his kind-hearted and sweetnatured innocent soul.

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MAQUINA

This emotionless bull has a square head and speaks only in moans and grunts.

As with Ferdinand, though, appearances can be deceiving, and Maquina’s robotic nature hides a secret, heartfelt friendship with a bunny.

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A Scottish bull with anger issues. He’s got a short-temper, a thick accent and a vocabulary that no one can understand. His overgrown hair hangs like a curtain over his eyes, shielding him from many of life’s simple joys.

The greatest matador in the long, history of Spanish bullfighting.

Don’t worry if you can’t remember that. He’ll remind you. Frequently. Tall, lithe, and full of...flourish, he arrives at Casa de Campeones to select a bull for his final fight. He is the bestest of the best and has the best looking face of all the faces in all of Spain and quite possibly the world.

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10 major prize winner each win: • a sticker scene • a flower pen • a backpack • a Grow Your Own flower tin • a headband with horns • a backpack

FERDINAND IS JOINED ON HIS ADVENTURE BY A RAG-TAG BUNCH OF FRIENDS, WHO HELP HIM ON THE QUEST TO RETURN HOME. ALONG THE WAY FERDINAND STANDS UP FOR WHAT HE BELIEVES IN AND TEACHES THOSE AROUND HIM NOT TO JUDGE A BULL BY HIS COVER!

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What do the stars have in store for your month ahead?

aquarius JAN 20 - FEB 19

YOU: Look on the bright side of life 'cause sometimes there is good in even the worst situations. Stay positive and embrace all of the opportunities that come your way.

THIS MONTH: Don't react on anger. When you feel like you're about to explode, and perhaps say something you don't mean, step away and take some deep breaths.

DESTINY: It's the start of a new year! Make the most of the clean slate by starting the year off on the right foot. 2018 is your year!

FAMOUS CAPRICORN: Jade Thirlwall from Little Mix. Her birthday is December 26, 1992.

All About Capricorn...

BEST QUALITIES: Patient, ambitious and funny.

COLOURS: Brown, grey and black.

FLOWERS: Pansy and Ivy. RULING PLANET: Saturn.

LUCKY DAY: Saturday.

FRIENDSHIP: Capricorns are faithful and truthful. They will always try to help their friends when needed.

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pisces

FEB 20 - MAR 20

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MAR 21 - APR 19

YOU: Make the most of the summer holidays and relax before school starts.

THIS MONTH: Switch off the TV, get off the couch and go outside for some fun in the sun.

DESTINY: 2018 is looking to be a busy, but totally fun, year!

YOU: Listen carefully and always be honest when a friend asks you for advice.

THIS MONTH: Try to include your siblings as much as possible in your summer holiday plans.

DESTINY: Be patient and don't ever give up. It will be worth it.

YOU: Get excited for the fun month ahead. Enjoy it!

THIS MONTH: If your bestie makes a new friend, don't be jealous. Just get to know the new pal and join in on the fun.

DESTINY: December brings lots of lucky and happy days!

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scorpio OCT 23 - NOV 21

YOU: End the year by cleaning out your room and starting 2018 all tidy and fresh.

THIS MONTH: Chat to someone you trust when you're feeling sad or upset.

DESTINY: Something you've been looking forward to is finally here. Yay!

YOU: Your bestie will be there for you when you need her the most. Lucky you!

THIS MONTH: Don't say things just because it's what you think others will want to hear. Instead, speak from your heart.

DESTINY: Things will be okay. Wait and see.

YOU: Have the confidence to step into the spotlight and steal the show.

THIS MONTH: Don't wait for things to happen, instead go out there and take action. You can do it!

DESTINY: Sweet surprises are just around the corner.

YOU: Enjoy your summer holidays.

They're going to be busy but lots of fun.

THIS MONTH: Don't be too shy to make friends with the new kid in your street. Go on, say hello.

DESTINY: A new look for the holidays will boost your confidence.

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YOU: Be a team player. Try to stop yourself from being controlling and bossy.

THIS MONTH: Try not to be too impulsive.

Think before you do or say things.

DESTINY: 2017 was awesome, but 2018 is your time to shine!

Are you ready for it?

YOU: Try to control your competitive side. It's not always about winning.

THIS MONTH: Don't try to be somebody you're not. Be proud to be you.

DESTINY: Sometimes good things happen when you least expect them to.

YOU: Being on holidays inspires you to unleash your creativity. Awesome!

THIS MONTH: Nasty people aren't worth your time. Hold your head up high and ignore them!

DESTINY: You'll make someone's day this month. Go you!

YOU: Think about what new hobby you'd like to start in the new year.

THIS MONTH: Don't waste your summer holidays by sleeping or being bored.

Make the most of your days off!

DESTINY: Something a little special is coming.

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l Zebras are found in parts of Africa and can live in the wild for up to 25 years. l No two sets of zebra stripes are the same. Zebras may even use stripe patterns to help them recognise each other. Pretty cool, huh? l They have excellent vision and their night vision is believed to be as good as an owls. Wow! l A baby zebra can run when it is just an hour old. l Zebras are constantly on the move for fresh grass to eat and water to drink.

They'll travel thousands of kilometres in search of green pastures to fill their bellies.

WHY HAS MY PET BUDGERIGAR STOPPED EATING FOOD? This could be a very serious problem for your little budgie. They usually eat a lot of food each day, especially when the weather is cold. There could be a number of reasons why your little bird isn't eating, including infections, kidney problems, or even a possible tumour somewhere. The best idea is to take your budgerigar to the vet so they can treat her.

MEET MY PET! To It GiRL, This is my boxer, Mandy.

She is so cute and thinks she is human. She likes eating chicken, pasta and frozen meat bones, and going on car rides with us whenever she can. She's very spoilt by my whole family and I love her lots and lots.

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PETS AREN'T TOYS! Thinking about getting a pet this Christmas? Pets are fun, but they're also a big responsibility.

Are you prepared to walk it, feed it, brush it, play with it, or take it to the vet? If you're thinking about bringing a pet into your family, please plan carefully.

Pets aren't toys, they're a big commitment, but given the chance though, they will love you for life. So sweet!

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Sunburn is your skin’s response to damage by the sun’s rays. The redness is caused by extra blood being sent to the burnt area to assist wth healing. Ouch!

l GOOD EXERCISE: Swimming (or even jumping in the waves!) builds muscle strength and increases your overall fitness. Winning! l RELAXING: Being in the water is beneficial for your body but it also relaxes the mind, regulates breathing and gets your blood flowing! l WHOLE BODY WORKOUT: An ocean swim and running through the sand, gives almost all your muscles a great work out! l OTHER BENEFITS: Salt water is great for skin irritations, wounds, hayfever and sinus. l FUN TIMES: The beach is a lot of fun and a great way to cool down. Just remember to slip, slop, slap and be sun and water safe!

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Next time you come home from school hungry, don’t dive for the cookie jar. Go for something that is high in protein, like a yogurt or hardboiled egg. Protein keeps you fuller for longer and won’t give you a sugar rush!

Fruit & VEG! Q: A:

My mum is always making me eat fruits and vegetables. Why are they so important to eat?

Fruits and vegetables provide our bodies with water, fibre and lots of nutrients that help our bodies function properly. Studies show that people who eat lots of fruits and vegetables are less likely to have certain illnesses and health problems. So next time your mum is making you eat the healthy stuff, know it’s for your own good!

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NEVERMOOR: THE TRIALS OF MORRIGAN CROW Get lost in this addictive new series abo ut a cursed girl who escapes death and finds herself in a mag ical world, but is then tested beyond her wildest imagination ...

‘I

know what you’re thinking,’ said Jupiter as they locked Octavia up in a private parking garage. He pulled a chain next to the vast rolling door and it descended. The air was frosty, turning their breath to clouds of steam.

‘Nevermoor. If it’s so great, why haven’t you heard of it?

Truth is, Morrigan, this is the best place – the best place – in all the Unnamed Realm.’

He paused to slip out of his tailored blue overcoat and drape it around Morrigan’s shoulders. It was much too long for her, and her arms didn’t quite reach the end of the sleeves, but she hugged it close, revelling in its warmth. Jupiter ran one

hand through his wilting coppery updo and, taking Morrigan’s hand with the other, led her along the chilly streets as the sky began to lighten. ‘We’ve got great architecture,’ he continued. ‘Lovely restaurants. Reasonably reliable public transport.

The climate’s great – cold in winter, not‐cold in not‐winter.

Much as you’d expect. Oh, and the beaches! The beaches.’ He looked thoughtful. ‘The beaches are rubbish, actually, but you can’t have everything.’

Morrigan was struggling to keep up, not just with Jupiter’s rapid‐ fire monologue but also with his long, skinny legs, which were half‐skipping, half‐running down a street signposted humdinger avenue.

‘Sorry,’ she panted, half‐ hobbling and half‐limping from the cramp that was beginning to seize her calf.

‘Could we . . . slow . . . down a bit?’

‘Can’t. It’s almost time.’

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‘Time . . . for what?’

‘You’ll see. Where was I? Beaches: rubbish. But if you want entertainment, we’ve got the Trollosseum.

You’ll love that. If you love violence. Troll fights every Saturday, centaur roller derby Tuesday nights, zombie paintball every second Friday, unicorn jousting at Christmas and a dragonriding tournament in June.’

Morrigan’s head was spinning.

She’d heard stories about a small centaur population in Far East Sang and she knew there were dragons in the wild, but they were incredibly dangerous – who would think of riding one? And trolls, zombies?

Unicorns? It was hard to tell whether Jupiter was serious. They turned into a street called Caddisfly Alley, flat‐out sprinting now down the twisting, maze‐like backstreet. Morrigan thought it would never end, but at last they stopped outside a curved wooden door with a small sign reading Hotel Deucalion in faded gold lettering.

Looming in the doorway was a cat. Not just a cat. A giant cat.

The biggest, scariest, toothiest, shaggiest cat she’d ever seen in her life. It sat back on its haunches and still struggled to fit in the frame. Its face was squashed and wrinkled as though it’d run into a wall, and it snuffled and fuffed just like a huge, prehistoric version of the kitchen cats at Crow Manor.

If she’d been shocked by its appearance, that was nothing to how Morrigan felt when it turned its enormous grey head towards Jupiter and spoke.

‘I see you’ve brought my breakfast.’

‘You . . . live in . . . a hotel?’

Morrigan puffed.

But Jupiter didn’t hear her. He was fumbling with a brass ring of keys when the door flew open and Morrigan nearly fell over backwards.

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School is compulsory in Indonesia. Students start with six years of primary school and then move on to three years of junior school. After that, students can leave to work, or continue on to senior secondary school. Most schools have uniforms that children must wear and the school day starts at 7:00am, with classes to 12:30pm. The students have a break for lunch, and then regain class from 1:00pm until 5:30pm. A long day!

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The people of Indonesia love to cook rich, flavoursome foods such as curries and some Asian-inspired cuisines. Their national dish is thought to be Nasi Goreng, which is a type of fried rice that is made with a sticky soy sauce. Other yummy foods special to Indonesian cuisine are Rujak, which is a spicy fruit salad, Uli Petataws - potato fritters, and Bubur Ayam which is a type of rice porridge.

Tanjung Puting is a national park home to some awesome Orangutans!

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Across the various islands you’ll find plenty to see and do. Lake Toba on the island of Sumatra is a volcanic lake that’s over 100 kilometres long. It’s home to Pulau Samosir, which is an island within the island, and because of the volcanic activity many years ago, the water is warm. On the island of Sulawesi you’ll find Bunaken, a diving spot famous for all the cool sealife you will see and in the town of Ubud, in Bali, you can learn local crafts and cultural dances.

17000 Puncak Jaya is the tallest mountain in Indonesia.

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Indonesia is the country name given to the number of islands in South East Asia, situated in between the Pacific and the Indian Oceans. The capital city of Indonesia is Jakarta, which is home to over 10 million people. The Indonesian population is made up of people who practice different religions and speak varied languages, which makes this place really cool. If you’re there, expect to hear Bahasa Indonesian, English, Dutch as well as many other different local languages.

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OF OLAF! Olaf and the gang from the much-loved Disney film, Frozen are back in an all-new Christmas-themed featurette special! Olaf's Frozen Adventure is one fans of Arandelle won't want to miss!

What's The Story?

In Olaf's Frozen Adventure, Olaf teams up with Sven on a merry mission. It's the first holiday season since the gates reopened and Anna and Elsa host a celebration for all of Arendelle. When the townspeople unexpectedly leave early to enjoy their own individual holiday festivities, the sisters realise they have no family traditions of their own. So, Olaf sets out to search the kingdom to bring home the best traditions and save this first Christmas for his friends.

When Can We Watch It? You can see this 21-minute long Disney featurette when you catch the advanced screenings of the all-new Disney film, Coco from December 8. Olaf's Frozen Adventure will screen before the main feature so be sure to get there early enough to catch it!

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A small but brave Donkey named Bo finds the courage to break free from his daily life and goes on the adventure of his dreams. On his way he teams up with Ruth, a sheep who has lost her flock, and Dave, a Dove who has lofty aspirations and together they end up becoming the unsung heroes of the first Christmas.

Paddington 2 DECEMBER 21

Everyone's favourite bear is back this Christmas and Paddington is now happily settled with the Brown family and a popular member of the local community. The loveable bear picks up a bunch of odd jobs so he can buy a present for his Aunt Lucy's 100th birthday... but then the gift is stolen and it's up to Paddington to unmask the thief!

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Elf Get set for laughs when a man raised as an elf at the North Pole is sent to America in search of his true identity.

The latest movie goss...

l Andi Mack star, Asher Angel will be playing Billy Batson in Disney Channel's upcoming movie, Shazam. The film will follow Billy who can transform into an adult superhero by uttering the magic word, "Shazam!"

We can't wait to see it!

l Actress, Auli'i Cravalho who is the voice behind Disney's Moana, will once again voice the character in the upcoming Hawaiian-language version of the movie. The star took to Instagram to share the exciting news. "Aloha!

I am THRILLED to announce I will be reprising my role in Moana... and this time... in the Hawaiian language!" she wrote. That is so cool!

Home Alone An eight-year-old boy must protect his home from a pair of burglars after he is accidentally left home alone by his family at Christmas.

The Polar Express When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey that teaches him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.

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OUT NOW! DVDS&BOOKS ALL THE LATEST DVDS The Emoji Movie Dec 13

Hidden inside a smartphone, the bustling city of Textopolis is home to all emojis. Each emoji has only one facial expression, except for Gene - he has lots! Determined to become "normal" like the other emojis, Gene sets out on a journey to fix himself.

Fuller House: Season 2 Dec 13

D.J. Tanner-Fuller is a recently widowed mum to three sons. Struggling to handle her job as a vet in addition to raising her boys, her sister, Stephanie, her best friend, Kimmy and her daughter, Ramona, offer to move in and help D.J. juggle her busy life.

Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie Dec 13

Two imaginative pranksters named George and Harold spend hours in their treehouse creating comic books. One day they hypnotise their principal into thinking he's an enthusiastic yet, incredibly dimwitted, superhero named Captain Underpants.

JoJo Siwa: My World Out Now

JoJo Siwa fans, listen up!

Take a sneak peek into a day in the life of the Dance Moms star. This DVD features never-seenbefore footage, behindthe-scenes interviews and also includes two bonus music videos!

ALL THE LATEST BOOKS The Audition

by Maddie Ziegler

This new book from dance queen, Maddie Ziegler is an awesome read! Loosely inspired by Maddie's own dancing background, The Audition tells the story of Harper McCoy - a girl with a passion for dancing and the determination to chase her dreams no matter what.

Usborne Christmas Baking for Children by Abigail Wheatley and Fiona Patchett This cool

cookbook is packed full of mouth-watering recipes for yummy cakes, biscuits and sweet treats. Recipes include chocolate orange hearts, white chocolate brownies, apple muffins and more!

The Slime Book

Are you ready to go slime crazy? Of course you are!

This cool book includes 30 gloopy, gooey, colourful slime recipes which are super-easy to follow, and use cheap and safe everyday products. You can create Monster Slime with googly eyes or even yummy edible chocolate slime. Cool!

A Kitten Called Holly

By Helen Peters

Jasmine's dad is a farmer, and her mum is a largeanimal vet, so Jasmine spends a lot of time caring for animals and keeping them out of trouble.

Unfortunately, this often means she gets into hot water herself!

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Peyton's Family Andi Mack star, Peyton Elizabeth Lee, opened up about how she got into acting and how her family influenced her decision to be an actress. "My dad is an actor," revealed the Disney Channel star. "So when I was little I'd see him on TV and I would say, 'I wish I could do that'. That's how it all started.” she shared.

"I think if my dad wasn't an actor, I don't think I'd be exposed to the whole idea." the star added.

Luckily for Peyton, her family has supported her every step of the way. "My family has been super supportive all the way," Peyton said. "My dad has been really helpful in guiding me. There are a lot of decisions to make, and each path that you take as an actor or actress is totally different from anyone else, so he's really been there to help me."

Liv and Maddie Cali Style THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14 AT 6PM, ON DISNEY CHANNEL Get set for a Cali ChristmasA-Rooney! It's the holiday season and Maddie is homesick.

To cheer her up, Liv plans an incredible surprise, also, Joey participates in a Mr. North Pole Santa Claus pageant and Parker tries to teach Ruby the wonders of Snow Day.

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Santa's Rockin' Workshop

CARTOON NETWORK IS DISHING OUT ALL THE FUN THIS FESTIVE SEASON!

This special features back-to-back brand new episodes from Mighty Magisword, The Powerpuff Girls, We Bare Bears, and Regular Show. Plus, it includes two very special movie screenings: Tom and Jerry: Santa's Little Helpers and Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas.

As if that wasn't awesome enough, from now until Christmas, you will have the chance to collect tons of brand new Cartoon Network-themed Magiswords! Just download the MagiMobile app and collect them all every day of the week!

Tiny Christmas FRIDAY, DEC 15 AT 6.30PM, ON NICKELODEON It's Christmas Eve and a clumsy elf accidentally shrinks down two kids into miniature sizes.

The kids are scooped up into Santa's sack and dropped off across the street at their neighbour's house. To make it home for Christmas, the tiny kids have to work together to navigate holiday hazards.

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Project MC²: Part 6 WATCH IT NOW ON NETFLIX If you're new to this show, it's about a teenage spy named, McKeyla, who teams up with three other super-smart girls to become secret agents and use their science and tech skills to save the day. In Part 6, a new case brings the girls closer to one of Maywood Glen's most prominent citizens.

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The wait is over, TayTay fans!

Reputation is finally out and it's another huge hit for the singer. The album sold 1.5 million copies in it's first four days of being released, which instantly made it 2017's top selling album. Now that's what we call a comeback.

Welcome back, Tay! Jam-packed with a selection of the year's biggest singles, this album is a great way to celebrate the end of 2017. Featuring 18 songs from artists such as Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, Dua Lipa and more, there is something on here for everyone.

A must-have for the summer season!

Relive the magic of the Disney movie, Coco, with the film's awesome soundtrack. It features all the music from the movie including original songs, a memorable score and traditional Mexican sounds.

The album has 35 tracks such as the tune, Remember Me from the movie's end credits.

GETTING TO KNOW...

Grace

VANDERWAAL

She is the 2016 winner of America's Got Talent and people are calling her the next Taylor Swift. Here's what else you need to know about the very talented, 13-year-old singer, Grace VanderWaal...

• Not only can she sing, but this talented star plays the saxophone, and taught herself how to play the ukulele from watching YouTube videos. Wow! • Her friends didn't even know she could sing!

They all found out about her secret talent when her America's Got Talent audition clip went viral.

• Katy Perry and Meghan Trainor are two of her biggest inspirations.

• Her prize for winning America's Got Talent was one million dollars.

Grace gave some of the money to a music charity and bought herself a treehouse as well!

• Her debut album, Just The Beginning is out now!

SayWHAT? “That's the amazing thing about music: there's a song for every emotion. Can you imagine a world with no music? It would suck.”

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B Hit the ball in her direction, then call out and see if she wants to join the game.

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B Watch TV and then hang out with your mum.

C Take your little bro’ down to the park, hoping you’ll find someone you know to chat with.

Add up your score: 1. A: 3, B: 2, C: 1 2. A: 2, B: 3, C: 1 3. A: 2, B: 1, C: 3 4. A: 1, B: 3, C: 2 5. A: 2, B: 3, C: 1

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Shy in the Sunshine

You’re a bit shy, but it’s okay ‘cause you love your own company. You have a great group of friends back home, so while on holidays you’re more than happy to hang out with your family.

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Fun in the Sun

You’re a bubbly girl who is always surrounded by a huge group of friends. While you may not meet a new BFF this summer, you’ll never be lonely or bored either!

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Beachside Besties

Confidence is your middle name and it shows in everything you do. You’re lots of fun, and your new holiday bestie thinks so too. You can’t wait to see your regular old pals again, but a girl can never have too many friends!

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How to play: Each column, row and box must contain one of each of the characters numbered one-to-nine.

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Twelve-year-old Harper McCoy is a dancer, and she is making her mark as one of the top dancers at her studio. Until her parents drop the bombshell: they are moving to Florida, which means she’ll have to say goodbye to her friends, classmates and her beloved dance team.

We have 10 copies of Maddie Ziegler’s new book, The Audition, up for grabs!

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Young Miguel has dreams of becoming a musician but his family has a ban on music. So along with a charming trickster named Hector, he embarks on a journey to unlock the real story behind his family’s history. To celebrate the release of Coco we’re giving away five prize packs which include, a sticker set, a notebook, an ice cube tray, a mug and a slingbag.

Movie Madness!

Textopolis is the city that is home to all emojis.

Each emoji has only one facial expression, except for Gene, he has lots! But Gene just wants to be like all the other emojis, so he asks his friend Hi-5 and a smart, codebreaking emoji called, Jailbreak for help to make him “normal”. We have 10 copies of The Emoji Movie on DVD to give away!

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Listen up! The JoJo Siwa: My World DVD gives viewers a look at a day in the life of the Dance Moms star. It is filled with neverseen-before footage and interviews and what’s more, the DVD comes with two bonus music videos and a JoJo’s Bow. Awesome! We have 10 copies of JoJo Siwa: My World up for grabs.

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