That is such a tough age! My friend has a daughter who is 9 also. She is WAY into AG dolls. I think there are other girls out there it is just tough to find them. A lot of them might try and hide it. I don't think it is going against the gifted 'type' at all. I think a lot of gifted kids are just above all the gossiping and pettiness and able to go with what they really like. That doesn't mean it is always easy.