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10 Girls With Major Magic

Don't let the boys have all the fun! Girls can slay dragons too

By Sophie Goldstein,  Newser User

Posted Sep 18, 2007 10:24 AM CDT

(Newser) Chocolat author Joanne Harris will soon publish her first children's book, Runemarks, which follows an adolescent heroine with magical powers. At the Guardian's request, she recommends 10 children's books that feature strong female protagonists:

  1. The Ruby in the Smoke, Philip Pullman
  2. The Black Tattoo, Sam
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