A Few More Cool Girls

Here are a few more cool girls, suggested by recent visitors to my book page. Thanks to all of you who have contributed or linked to the list! Lyra remains in the lead, closely followed by Laura Ingalls, with Anne, Hermione, and Turtle tied for third place. I'll put up a cumulative list next weekend. The previous lists are here and here. Keep your suggestions and votes coming!

145. Aerin from The Hero and the Crown by Robin McKinley
146. Cassie from Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry and sequels by Mildred D. Taylor
147. Catherine from Catherine, Called Birdy by Karen Cushman
148. Elizabeth from The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch
149. Jerusha Abbott from Daddy-Long-Legs by Jean Webster
150. Jo Bettany from The Chalet School Series by Elinor M. Brent-Dyer
151. Kate from The Good Master and The Singing Tree by Kate Seredy
152. Kit from Down a Dark Hall by Lois Duncan
153. Leaf from the The Keys to the Kingdom series by Garth Nix
154. Lily from Lily's Crossing by Patricia Reilly Giff
155. Meggie from Willow Run by Patricia Reilly Giff
156. Mercy from The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare
157. Miri from Princess Academy by Shannon Hale
158. Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney
159. Ozma of Oz by L. Frank Baum
160. Suzy Turquoise Blue from the The Keys to the Kingdom series by Garth Nix
161. Tiffany Aching from The Wee Free Men and A Hat Full of Sky

And more contributors (again, only those who haven't been mentioned previously are listed):

1. Michele from Scholar's Blog
2. Patty (awesmom on flickr)
3. Michelle
4. Bibliomaniac
5. Sally from All About Children's Books
6. Sheila Ruth from Wands and Worlds
7. Stephanie from One Sixteenth
8. Fe from fefifofum
9. Guitarnan
10. Love2Learn Mom from Studeo
11. And another Stephanie
12. Dana from Principled Discovery