This Way, This Way

Akseli Gallen-Kallela, The Lost One

Here are several female heroines in children’s and adult literature:

Lyra Belacqua (His Dark Materials): Lyra, from Philip Pullman’s “His Dark Materials” trilogy, is a courageous and independent young girl who embarks on epic adventures across multiple worlds. Her curiosity and sense of wonder resemble the qualities of both Peter Pan and Alice.

Lucy Pevensie (The Chronicles of Narnia): Lucy is one of the main characters in C.S. Lewis’s “The Chronicles of Narnia” series. Her imaginative and open-hearted nature allows her to discover the magical world of Narnia and play a pivotal role in its events.

Ella Enchanted (Ella Enchanted): Ella, the protagonist of Gail Carson Levine’s “Ella Enchanted,” possesses resilience and determination in a world of fairy tale enchantments. Her journey parallels the adventures of Peter Pan and Alice.

Violet Baudelaire (A Series of Unfortunate Events): Violet is one of the Baudelaire siblings in Lemony Snicket’s “A Series of Unfortunate Events.” Her inventiveness, intelligence, and bravery are reminiscent of the resourcefulness seen in both Peter Pan and Alice.

Sophie Hatter (Howl’s Moving Castle): Sophie, from Diana Wynne Jones’s “Howl’s Moving Castle,” is a young woman who finds herself in a magical adventure. Her transformation, self-discovery, and defiance of expectations make…