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My daughter and I love to read her books together! She is a sunny 11 and enjoys reading books with female protagonists in the 8-12 range who have adventures, solve mysteries, use magic and who are proactive.

I'm looking for a children's fiction book to read and review for her school assignment where there also has to be a short interview of the author along with the book review...any suggestions?

How about this? https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

Thanks Floryie, that sounds wonderful and right up my kid's alley! Maybe I could even reach out to the author to see if he'd be willing to answer a few questions for the obligatory interview,thanks!!

I've written a book (or books) that would fit your requirements and would be glad to do an interview. My website is http://lenitasheridan.com. The first book is titled Guardian of the Gauntlet. The books are all in the Guardian of the Gauntlet trilogy. They are about a young princess, Camari, and her adventures with a special gauntlet that only works if one has faith in a higher power. If you are interested, you can email me at [email protected].

Happy to send you a digital copy of West of Noreaso

Try Rick Riordan, though I'm not sure about the interview part. There are three main peeps and one's a girl.

Just so you have another option in the event you have to go that route again. I have a series of children's books, Too-Clever. Some of my protagonists are girls and some are boys. My latest is a girl, Too-Clever X: Megan's Troublesome Pronouns. Check out what the reviewer at Readers' Favorite had to say about the book. The series has won several awards: https://readersfavorite.com/book-revi...

Let me know, I'm available for the interview. Also, my children's books are not in ebook format-- hardbacks and paperbacks.

This is one of the best series to come along in many years. I do book talks and lead book groups for 10 - 12 year olds from all over Oregon . These books are always a big hit. Rita Williams-Garcia is on twitter and always graciously and quickly responded to the questions and comments readers sent her.

This is another great novel featuring a strong female protagonist. Laurie Halse Anderson is also very active on Twitter and she has a blog where she answers questions from readers. You can link to the blog from your goodreads account.

Lenita wrote: "I've written a book (or books) that would fit your requirements and would be glad to do an interview. My website is http://lenitasheridan.com. The first book is titled Guardian of the Gauntlet. The..."

Oh thanks so much Lenita for getting back to us. I checked out the book blurb and it sounds wonderful!! Just so suitable.

I've downloaded the book on Amazon and once my kid has finished reading it, will put out a review there. And if you don't mind , I'll send over a mail now with a few questions, the answers don't have to be superlong, just a few lines should be more than fine, thanks again for your time:)

Hi. I am about to release book 3 in my new series for girls, ages 8-12 called Evie and the Volunteers. I can send you an ebook version of the first book if you are interested. It is also being offered as a giveaway with Goodreads right now. Best of luck to you.
Evie and the Volunteers, Animal Shelter

Talltree wrote: "Thanks Floryie, that sounds wonderful and right up my kid's alley! Maybe I could even reach out to the author to see if he'd be willing to answer a few questions for the obligatory interview,thanks!!"

I believe he will be open to answering Qs. The e-book is available for 0.00 on Amazon right now. You might want to download it right now.

Oh, I didn't see all the other suggestions. Thank you all so much! I will definitely pass them on to my daughter, some of them even seem to be award-winning books and I'm sure they will be enriching reads! Thanks again so much:))

Marcie, I'd love the giveaway;I'll pm you my email id if thats fine!!

My name is Javadga Pierre. I have two self published children books, Bubba’s baby Sister, and Let's have a girls Day. Both inspired by my kids. They love to read also.

I also have a new Autobiography set to be published Sept 1, 2016.

It's a story about my life growing up a little girl.

You can see more on my Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/elainajade2016

I would like feed back.

I am open to all.

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Thank you all.

If your 11-year-old likes science fiction, try Joseph Lexxus and the Drug Runners of Altair by John Bowers. The main characters are teenagers. Think "Hardy Boys in space" (I stole that from one of the GR reviews).

I think a sharp 11-year-old should be able to enjoy it.

Hey, a friend suggested this thread . My book Charlotte Gnoll is about an 8-year-old girl who travels to magical world in order to save her dad. There's a lot of magic involved and even some Welsh words that you and your daughter can try pronouncing together :)

Even if it doesn't work for your school project, maybe you would both enjoy in the future.

Cheers!

Hi Talltree,

I haven't gotten your email yet, but am looking forward to it. I'd be glad to answer any questions you might have. :)

[email protected]

Lenita wrote: "Hi Talltree,

I haven't gotten your email yet, but am looking forward to it. I'd be glad to answer any questions you might have. :)"

Lenita, No worries, we managed to get answers from another author. However my kid did love your book. She said it was " unputdownable, thrilling" , she finished it in one go and wants to get the other books. She also found "the witch's character quite interesting". I've been meaning to review it, will do it soon!

Floryie wrote: "I believe he will be open to answering Qs. The e-book is available for 0.00 on Amazon right now. You might want to download it right now. ."

Thank you Floryie! Aaron has been kind enough to answer my kid's questions and they're great. Her teacher loved them:) its all been a great and interesting experience for her!

Hi Talltree,

My historical novel 'Reconquista' came out in April and I'll forward an 'e' copy to you if you would like. It was at Number 5 on Amazon YA Historical for a while. I'm not sure if you will think it suitable - it was written for a twelve year old, originally and, because it's set in war-time there is some violence ( but absolutely no sex ). Check it out on my web-site http://www.thestorybazaar.com/the-al-... and let me know. I'm happy to answer questions either direct or via Goodreads. Julie
Reconquista

Have you tired:
Chanda Hahn


I came across the series as an adult, but loved it.
It includes all kinds of fae, lots of adventure, and a very sweet (clean) romance. :)

Talltree wrote: "Lenita wrote: "Hi Talltree,

I haven't gotten your email yet, but am looking forward to it. I'd be glad to answer any questions you might have. :)"

Lenita, No worries, we managed to get answers fr..."

I'm glad you and your daughter enjoyed it. :)