Girl Power

I don't know how to tell you this but I am just going to come out and say it and try my best not to cry… this is the last ever issue of Girl Power. This marvellous little mag has been around for exactly 12 years! So many girls like you have grown up reading this magazine and that makes us feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Things sure have changed over the years (check out our look back on page 22 to see for yourself), but as the final editor of GP I would like to thank all of the amazing editors and teams that have worked on it over the past 12 years, and who have put so much love and dedication into making it a happy place…

ESCAPE TO THE MOON ISLANDS: QUEST OF THE SUNFISH BY MARDI MCCONNOCHIE $14.99 This exciting new series kicks off with twins Annalie and Will sailing halfway across the world to find their missing father, all while trying to defend themselves against pirates, storms and the powerful Admiralty navy that rule the seas. Nothing is what it seems in this epic nautical adventure! www.allenandunwin.com MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN In cinemas September 29 Based on the best-selling novel by Ransom Riggs, this story is getting the big screen treatment thanks to visionary director Tim Burton. Asa Butterfield stars as Jake, who embarks on a mystery across different worlds and times and discovers the magical Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. As he gets to know the residents and their special powers (and enemies), Jake will…

BUCKLE 1922 LEATHER WALLET $59 Not only do they look stylish and sleek, but these genuine leather wallets will also help him keep everything nice and organised with its notes compartments and card slots. They're also presented in a gift box. Our top picks are the Bari and Gene wallets! buckle.com.au TYPO GOLF IN A BAG $39.99 Whether he's golf-obsessed or has been wanting to give the sport a go, this compact gift is just the thing he needs. It comes in a carry bag with an aluminium putter that he puts together, two balls and a stand up hole to aim for, so he can take this set anywhere! www.typo.com LAGOON TABLETOP LUCKY DIP JOKES $14.95 This tabletop set will help him step up his game when it comes to telling jokes and is super fun to…

I love that I get to spread such a positive message out into the world. Smart is the new cool and being a girl is not a reason to stop following your dreams! You can do anything you want as long as you put your mind to it. I admire Bryden’s positive attitude in all situations. She is always excited about something no matter how small and I think that is an awesome quality. I would like Rowan Blanchard to appear on the show as herself! She is a great figure for girl empowerment and Project Mc² would surely love to have her. The positive feedback from parents telling us that we have encouraged their kids to love school and S.T.E.A.M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Maths) is quite possibly the coolest feedback. Our…

Ready for slime, music and mayhem? It's time for Nickelodeon's annual SLIMEFEST and this year may be their most electrifying event yet! Performing at the 2016 festival will be international stars OMI and G.R.L, plus Havana Brown, DJs Mashd N Kutcher and our faves (and this month's cover stars) In Stereo. And if that wasn't enough, YouTubers Kian & Jc will be there as special guests to pull off the ultimate slime pranks on stage! The event will also have an outdoor carnival experience before and after the shows and this year there are even VIP celebrity meet and greet upgrades available. OMG! SLIMEFEST will be hitting Melbourne on Sunday, September 25 and then Sydney on Friday, September 30. Both cities will have two shows – 11am and 6pm. Tickets start…

Have you ever wondered what your pet gets up to when you've gone out? Are they keeping up with the Kardashians? Are they working on their fitness and doing squats? The mystery is about to be solved, and you'll be able to get an insight into the wonderfully undull lives of pets with the furriest new film out, The Secret Life of Pets! We've been counting down for this fully-animated feature film release about a New York apartment dwelling pooch named Max whose life gets flipped sideways when his owner brings home a giant and unruly dog called Duke. Things go further downhill when Max and Duke find themselves in a truck on the way to the pound. Their only hope is a rebellious rabbit named Snowball and his rabbit…