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

[kachera.livejournal.com]

The Paperbag Princess by Robert Munsch.
Absolutely my favorite for a quick read that puts our heroine Elizabeth in charge of saving her self and her prince from a dragon. Funny, smart, and a great story.
Quote from Wikipedia:
"The book reverses the princess and dragon stereotype. As a result, it has won critical acclaim from feminists, including an endorsement from the National Organization for Women, which sells the book on its website."