Where's that epic multi-book coming of age story for 8-9 year old girls?
The Prydain Chronicles is one of my foundation books. I first read it as child, and I've reread it every few years my whole life. I was excited to pass it on to my son when he was old enough. But now that my daughter is 8, I have mixed feelings. It's still a great book and I'll give it a shot, but it doesn't exactly present strong female role models.
Is there anything of a similar scope and ambition that features a strong girl growing up, and that's suitable for a young middle-years reader?