Query:

[nilchance]

I need examples of awesome female characters in books appropriate for an 8-10 year old. Bonus fries if the characters are crafty. I've already got Lyra from the Golden Compass and Eilonwy from the Prydain Chronicles.

(Short version of the story: Jake Jensen is the best uncle EVER, and also soulbondomg.)

Comments

[topaz119.livejournal.com]

Claudia in From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E Frankweiler
Meg in A Wrinkle In Time
Maureen in Misty of Chincoteague (though she tends to defer to her brother a bit more than I think you're looking for. Still, she's out there chasing down wild horses.)
Zee Zee from The School Story
Cara from The Landry News
Kit from The Witch of Blackbird Pond
Emily from The Boggart