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

[realpestilence.livejournal.com]

Richard Peck also wrote a very funny, offbeat YA book called "Secrets of the Shopping Mall", which deals with conformity and resisting it. IDK if Jensen's niece would like it, but you probaby would, lol. Teresa and several other female characters are very individual, and strong in their ways.

M.M.Kaye wrote "The Ordinary Princess", which deals with Amy, the princess who is exactly that, and it's full of charming illustrations, too.