Books About Female Protagonists

The Best Female Protagonists Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about female protagonists? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Golden Lion
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The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Female Protagonists

Chapter Book · 2021

Feline Charm

Book #4 in the Twilight Hollow Cozy Mysteries series

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256 pages· 44,996 words
4.4/5 Goodreads · 817 ratings
Paperback
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

The Golden Lion

A young hero races to stop a cosmic weapon from falling into enemy hands.

208 pages· 5,231 words· Est. 59 min read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,584 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Cleopatra, a young adventurer in the distant future, is haunted by her friend's death. At Yasiro Academy, she learns of the Golden Lion, a star with destructive potential. Determined to prevent catastrophe, Cleo ventures alone to the icy planet Cada'duun. There, she confronts a formidable foe tasked with annihilating both the star and her. Can Cleo save the universe from this looming threat, or will her quest end in disaster?
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1925

Emily Climbs

An orphan's writing dreams clash with her aunt's demands. Will she choose success or family loyalty?

325 pages· 104,870 words· Est. 14.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 26,630 ratings
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Mass Market Paperback
Summary: Emily Starr, an orphan with a passion for writing, faces a dilemma: attend high school in Shrewsbury and stop writing, as her strict aunt demands, or pursue her dreams. As her friends chase their own ambitions, Emily's published poems and newspaper work hint at success and romance. When a life-changing opportunity arises, Emily must decide if she's ready to alter her path forever. Will she follow her heart or adhere to her aunt's wishes?
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2019

Resist

A young spy races against time to rescue her captured mother on D-Day.

80 pages· 12,891 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 3,748 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: In Nazi-occupied France, young spy Samira Zidane faces her greatest challenge. With her mother captured and D-Day battles raging, Samira embarks on a perilous mission through war-torn lands. Accompanied only by her loyal dog Cyrano, she must outwit enemy forces to save her mother. Can she succeed before it's too late?
Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2016

Stalking Jack the Ripper

A young woman secretly investigates a series of gruesome murders, risking everything to uncover a killer.

318 pages· 87,200 words· Est. 8 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 186,342 ratings
Paperback
Summary: Audrey Rose Wadsworth, a lord's daughter, defies societal norms by studying forensic medicine in secret. Her clandestine work leads her into a chilling investigation of a serial killer. As she delves deeper, the line between her privileged life and the dark underworld blurs. Can Audrey uncover the truth before the killer strikes again? With shocking twists and real period photos, this gripping tale will keep you on edge.
Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2022

Lightlark

By Alex Aster · Book #1 in the Lightlark series

A deadly game on Lightlark decides the fate of six cursed realms. One must die.

416 pages· 116,703 words· Est. 11 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 372,171 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Every century, Lightlark hosts the Centennial, a lethal contest for six realm rulers. Isla Crown, Wildling's young leader, must navigate betrayal and forbidden love to break her realm's deadly curse. As secrets unravel, only one ruler's death can end the suffering. Will Isla's heart be her downfall?
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1990

The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle

By Avi

A lone girl faces a deadly sea voyage with a mutinous crew and a murderous captain.

Newbery Honor (1991)Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (1991)Golden Kite Award (1991)
240 pages· 52,752 words· Est. 6 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 88,891 ratings
Paperback
Summary: In 1832, thirteen-year-old Charlotte Doyle embarks on a transatlantic journey, expecting a simple trip home. Instead, she finds herself alone on a ship with a ruthless captain and a rebellious crew. As tensions rise, Charlotte is drawn into a dangerous conflict, making enemies and facing accusations of murder. Will she survive this perilous voyage and clear her name?
Chapter Book · Ages 14–+ · 2019

Wilder Girls

In quarantine, a girl defies danger to uncover the truth behind her friend's disappearance.

357 pages· 78,571 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
3.4/5 Goodreads · 102,786 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: At Raxter School for Girls, a mysterious illness called the Tox has left students isolated and transformed. When her friend Byatt vanishes, Hetty must confront the perilous world beyond their quarantine. As she ventures into the wild, she discovers secrets that challenge everything she knows about their confinement. Will Hetty uncover the truth, or will the island's dangers consume her? In this gripping tale of survival and friendship, the stakes are life and death, and the answers lie beyond the fence.
Picture Book · Ages 0–8 · 2024

This is Captain Marvel

An ordinary pilot transforms into a powerful hero. How?

32 pages· 178 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
3.4/5 Goodreads · 73 ratings
$34.21Save 5%
Library Binding
Summary: Carol Danvers, an ordinary pilot, finds herself thrust into an extraordinary transformation. As she becomes Captain Marvel, her journey is fraught with challenges that test her strength and resolve. What forces shape her destiny, and can she harness her newfound powers to protect the world? Dive into the story of a hero's rise and the mysteries that lie ahead.
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Rebecca Rides for Freedom

By Emma Carlson Berne, Francesca Ficorilli (Illustrator) · Book #13 in the Girls Survive series

A young girl must deliver a secret message to save the Patriots from a British attack.

112 pages· 12,237 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 139 ratings
$9.99Save 4%
Paperback
Summary: In war-torn Philadelphia, young Rebecca faces a daunting task. With her father away with Washington's army, she helps her family by selling vegetables to British officers. But when she discovers a secret plan for a British attack, Rebecca must risk everything to warn the Patriots. Can she deliver the message in time to change the course of history?
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