Joanne Harris's Top 10 Kids' Books with Kickass Heroines

Joanne Harris is the famed author of Chocolat , but she also wrote the fantastic children's novel Runemarks. 

Back in 2007 she wrote the top ten list (given below) for the Guardian's book pages. The ten books are still great stories and I add my humble nod of approval.



1. The Ruby in the Smoke by Philip Pullman

2. The Black Tattoo by Sam Enthoven

3. Marianne Dreams by Catherine Storr

4. The Angel Experiment by James Patterson

5. The Diamond Of Drury Lane by Julia Golding

6. Coraline by Neil Gaiman

7. Fearless by Tim Lott

8. The Wish List by Eoin Colfer

9. The Dare Game by Jacqueline Wilson

10. Spilled Water by Sally Grindley

Read more about Joanne's chosen books.