Favourite female characters

An recent article about girl heroes in literature made me think of my favourite characters. In no particular order, they are:

Rose Casson. She's direct, creative, funny, and fiercely loyal. 

Permanent Rose

Forever Rose

The Penderwick sisters: Rosalind, Skye, Jane, and Batty. They get stuck in trees, fall into ponds, chased by bulls, and win at sports. In other words, they're perfect role models. 

The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy

The Penderwicks on Gardam Street

Stella. Lively and imaginative. And I love her fiery hair. 

When Stella Was Very, Very Small

Jo March. She was fun and interesting, and a more well-rounded character than her sisters.

Little Women

Sara Crewe. For her strength in overcoming adversity.

A Little Princess

Scarlett O'Hara. You can't help but admire her spirit and determination, even though most of her actions were morally suspect.

Melanie Hamilton. Scarlett despised her, but Melanie was stronger than she looked.

Gone with the Wind

Read the article:  http://www.parentcentral.ca/parent/newsfeatures/article/772681--girl-heroes-take-spectacular-flight.