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Anthony, 12 years old: "Do you ever wish that you could be someone totally different on the internet but be totally safe at the same time? Well here's your chance to do just that!

"The answer is Millsberry.com! When you're in Millsberry, you get to create your own person! You also get to make your own house, open your own bank account and even play games for free! First you have to sign up for Millsberry. Then a cool demonstration will take you through the average life of a Millsberrian.

"In the beginning you start off very poor and homeless but that changes quickly. The demo shows you how to make your house and make and dress your person. After you're done, then you need to go to the bank and open up an account. Next you need to go to the arcade and get some Millsbucks. Without Millsbucks you basically can't do anything, and there is a lot of cool stuff you can buy!

"My two most favorite places to go shopping is the furniture store and the clothing store. My favorite thing to do in Millsberry is designing my own house. The furniture store has some awesome stuff in it. Your clothes are what make you who you are, so make sure that you look the way you want to look! A yard sale is a great way to find some awesome deals on stuff to buy. Any time that you want to make some renovations to your house just make a trip down to Pete Peterson's shop and choose your changes that you want to make to your house. There are tons of things that you can do at Millsberry but I'll let you see them for yourself!"

The object of the game: is to take care of your buddy you created. Owners are given Millsbucks to buy food and items.

Every time you sign in to Millsberry, you can choose how to spend your online time. You will be shown the areas your buddy is low in. You need to play games in order to increase your intelligence, your health, and be a contributing member of the community. Play arcade games to earn money to buy food, clothes, toys, furniture, books, even pets!

Decorate the exterior of your home to win prizes. Do things for the community and be named the citizen of the week on the front page of the Millsberry Gazette. Although you are in the town of Millsberry, there really isn't any interaction with the other buddies that live there. Choose for yourself if you want to allow visitors in your home by checking a box. The most communication among buddies is sending preselected jokes through the post office.

Why parents love Millsberry:

• Children learn to take responsibility for someone other than themselves
• Learn about spending money wisely that you have earned
• It's a safe activity children can do without having to worry about who is online with them.
• It is fun to see children of all ages (adults, too) taking turns playing games and caring for the Millsberry buddies.
• Children are encouraged to read the Millsberry Gazette, the town newspaper, for the latest and greatest information

More about Millsberry around the Web:

Millsberry Forum

Millsberry Members Club

About the Author: The "Toy Guru" is Katrina Cramer-Diaz, a mother of four with a very personal interest in toys that are fun, challenging and educational. With thanks to Anthony for the kid's eye view!

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