Books About Strong Female Leads · 5 titles considered

The Best Strong Female Leads Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about strong female leads? 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.

Stalking Jack the Ripper
Seafire
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Our 5 Favorite Books About Strong Female Leads

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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2016

Stalking Jack the Ripper

By Kerri Maniscalco · Book #1 in the Stalking Jack the Ripper series

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 · 185,723 ratings
Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 2018

Seafire

By Natalie C. Parker · Book #1 in the Seafire series

A captain seeks revenge on a warlord, but a defector's loyalty could change everything.

400 pages· 88,300 words· Est. 10 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 10,832 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 13–18 · 2020

The Shadows Between Us

She plans to woo, marry, and kill the Shadow King. But can she keep her heart in check?

352 pages· 94,136 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 223,522 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 2021

Kisses and Croissants

An American ballerina's Parisian summer is complicated by rivalry, high expectations, and unexpected romance.

320 pages· 74,030 words· Est. 8 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 22,423 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Down with the Crims!

By Kate Davies · Book #2 in the Crims series

Imogen must outwit a rival family to save her disappearing relatives.

320 pages· 60,915 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 85 ratings
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