Comments on: 10 Best Books for Girls and Young Women

By: Sloppy Nuggets

Sloppy Nuggets — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 12:18:08 +0000

So glad someone mentioned Robin McKinley – I still go back and reread The Hero and The Crown. And all of the My Friend Flicka series, it’s technically about two teenage boys growing up, but the mother is such a strong complex character, and the younger boy has to assert that he is sensitive and good like his mother, not macho like the domineering father. His fiance in the last book is also a great female character, especially for the time.

By: Shelley Tucker

Shelley Tucker — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 06:58:16 +0000

I find it interesting that you would refer to Twilight as “Mormon propaganda”, and then have as your second selection of great books Ender’s Game, which was written by a Mormon, yet you did not give positive credit like you so quickly handed out negative credit. Since you point out a religious affiliation with Twilight, why don’t you point out what religion all the authors are? Your critique should be on the work itself and have nothing to do with what religion the author is.

By: Shannon

Shannon — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 05:33:28 +0000

Another strong series by Tamora Pierce is the Protector of the Small series (First Test, Page, Squire, & Lady Knight). It’s a follow up to Pierce’s Alanna series. It tells the story of a young girl training to be a knight and trying to prove she is just as good as the boys.

By: brown sweater

brown sweater — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 02:01:54 +0000

ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm what about revolution by what’s her face? best book ever! ik ur kicking urself for not thinking of it.

By: astro club

astro club — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 11:18:49 +0000

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By: Ann-Cathrine

Ann-Cathrine — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:39:07 +0000

Nice list, although some of which I never heard about (maybe from the fact of being Danish?). However, I would include Anne of Green Gables and Pippi by the Swedish author Astrid Lindgren.. Awesome books about girl power, basically… :)

By: Jen

Jen — Mon, 31 May 2010 03:15:07 +0000

I forgot to add anything by Shannon Hale. Princess Academy, The Books of Bayern series, Book of a Thousand Days….they all have very strong female protagonists.

By: Jen

Jen — Mon, 31 May 2010 02:59:28 +0000

So glad I found this list as there are many titles in the list and the comments that I would like to read. Let me recommend the Dragon Keeper series by Donita K. Paul. The main character is a girl named Kale. The books are considered Christian fiction, but they are more allegorical in nature, and they are a wonderful fantasy read.

Also The Dream Voyagers by T. Davis Bunn, a futuristic sci-fi story where the main character Consuela is a high-school student who is transported to another planet and learns that she is a Talent, an individual with special abilities. Adventure and romance follow. :-)

By: Molly

Molly — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 15:49:17 +0000

These are great recommendations!

I’d also like to add “Sewing a Friendship” to the list. This book was written and illustrated by a ten year old girl named Natalie Tinti and it has all the usual themes of ‘girl power’, self love and accepting other people just as they are. However, it is beautifully written, straight from the heart of a tween girl and that makes it a unique and powerful read, especially for girls who may be struggling with self-esteem or confidence issues. Here is the link – http://tintinatie.com/Products.php

Thanks for the list above. There are some real gems there!

By: Shingo

Shingo — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 21:25:19 +0000

I’ve read From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler at least 100x. Think I may start reading it again on the train cause claudia is beastin!