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Just back from the bookstore with 9 girl-centered books

January 27, 2012 by margotmagowan

So excited! Here’s what we got:

Inkheart

From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

Sarah, Plain and Tall

Walk Two Moons

Little Women

Anne of Green Gables

Nancy Drew: The Secret of the Old Clock

Wonderstruck

The Hunger Games

Posted in Books, ReelGirl recommends | 9 Comments

9 Responses

on January 27, 2012 at 3:48 pm | Reply Lee Anne

And don’t forget all the great FREE books for strong girls at your public library! http://www.flashlightworthybooks.com/Books-for-Strong-Girls-in-Middle-School/421
and your library will hopefully have this reference item
http://www.amazon.com/Great-Books-Girls-Inspire-Tomorrows/dp/0345450213/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1327707994&sr=1-4
on January 27, 2012 at 3:49 pm | Reply bibliopirate

I’ve been meaning to look into Inkheart for a long time now.
on January 27, 2012 at 4:02 pm | Reply miq

I don’t know if you’ve read the book “Quest for a Maid” but it’s phenomenal. The main character is a smart and courageous young teenage girl. I would love to read your thoughts on the book, mostly because I can’t say enough good things about the book.
on January 27, 2012 at 4:06 pm | Reply Lori Day

If you scroll to the end of my blog post on mother-daughter book clubs, you’ll find more recommendations, listed by grade level. Not all are girl-centered, but most are. http://loridayconsulting.com/2011/mother-daughter-book-clubs-enrich-reading-and-relationships/
on January 27, 2012 at 4:20 pm | Reply itchbay (@itchbay)

So many great books! I :heart: Anne of Green Gables. I also loved Caddie Woodlawn when I was a girl. I should re-read it now.
on January 28, 2012 at 7:30 am | Reply Nadia

I have found that Robin McKinley’s books have fabulous strong female characters. I love ALL her books! She is an excellent storyteller.
on January 28, 2012 at 8:01 am | Reply margotmagowan

This is great! Keep you recs coming. My daughter has no set Inkheart down since last night except when she fell asleep wit the light on.

MM
on January 28, 2012 at 12:46 pm | Reply Chris Franchetti Michaels

Can’t wait to hear what you think of The Hunger Games – I absolutely loved it.
- on January 28, 2012 at 2:00 pm | Reply margotmagowan
  
  Hi Chris,
  
  I’ve heard such great things, I can’t wait! Do you have kids, if so did they read it, and how old were they when they did?
  
  MM

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