Famous Female Heroines

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1. The mischievous, independent main character of a trilogy by Philip Pullman, she receives the gift of an alethiometer, or truth-teller, that only she can read. She uses it to track down Roger and free the children from the Gobblers, in the first installment of the trilogy. Who is she? Mary Malone Serafina Pekkala Lyra Pantalaimon

2. This plucky heroine of a book written by L.M. Montgomery saves a neighboring child from croup by dosing the child repeatedly with ipecac, winning over the child's mother and declaring, "I'm real sorry I was ever cross with Mrs. Hammond for having twins." Who is she? Emily of New Moon Anne of Green Gables Jane of Lantern Hill Pat of Silver Bush

3. In the final book in the "Harry Potter" series, this resourceful and brave witch teams up with other Hogwarts students in an attempt to steal Godric Gryffindor's sword from the headmaster's study. A past member of the DA, she also plays for the Gryffindor Quidditch team, and her powerful spells earn the attention even of Professor Slughorn. Who is she? Parvati Patil Hermione Granger Ginny Weasley Luna Lovegood

4. This exceptional child's advanced brainpower lets her move objects with her mind. She uses her power to make a piece of chalk write on its own, terrifying her evil headmistress. In the end, she frees her school from the headmistress and goes to live with her beloved first-grade teacher. Who is she? Sophie Matilda Violet Lavender

5. This heroine of a Newbery Honor-winning book by Avi undergoes a transformation from dainty lady to hard-edged sailor after her ship encounters trouble on the seas. She resourcefully handles mutiny and a sham murder trial to sail the ship in her own right. She is: Harriet M. Welsch Miri Catherine, called Birdy Charlotte Doyle

6. In the fantasy chronicles written by Lloyd Alexander, she's an outspoken princess who fights in the battles and wields her magical "bauble," a light-giving sphere, to help save her friends. Who is she? Eilonwy Hen Wen Achren Orddu

7. Her beautiful tales and her conviction that all girls are princesses enrapture her fellow students, even after her father dies, leaving her a penniless orphan at Miss Minchin's mercy. Who is she? Mary Lennox Lottie Ermengarde Sara Crewe

8. The oldest of three very unfortunate siblings, she's a talented inventor who ties her hair up with a ribbon whenever she's devising a new invention. Her best efforts are no match for the evil Count Olaf, though, who follows the children through a reptile room and a miserable mill, among others. Who is she? Sunny Violet Esme Beatrice

9. The tomboyish aspiring writer of the March sisters, she proves her selfless generosity when their father falls ill, selling her hair to pay for their mother's train ticket. Who is this character from "Little Women"? Meg Jo Beth Amy

10. This Homelander orphan discovers her hidden talents after she is kidnapped by Outlanders, becoming the laprun champion and a King's Rider, and wielding the legendary Blue Sword. Who is she? Lady Amelia Lady Aerin Harry Crewe Beauty