help, what are 12 year old girls into other than clothes and beauty

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or is that about it at that age?
need to buy a present.

Magazine subscription
money for mobile phone top up
jewellery
voucher for a hair cut

animals, books

yes journals / diaries / sketchbooks / really funky stationary. Paperchase is a v good bet.

oh yes and art stuff!

A pack of funky gel pens would go down well