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

[nightwalker.livejournal.com]

Dealing with Dragons by Patricia Wrede
The Two Princesses of Bamarre by Gail Carson Levine
Anything by Sherwood Smith, but that might be a little old.
And I'm going to second (third?) the Animorphs recommendation. Rachel kicked so much ass.