10 Empowering Female Characters in Literature

5) Matilda – Matilda, Roald Dahl                                                    (5 of 10)

5) Matilda – Matilda, Roald Dahl                                                    (5 of 10)

Matilda is considered a children’s book but she is still such a strong female character that she got a place on this list despite the demographic the book caters to. Despite being only six and a half years old, she has a rebellious streak and cares about the people who care about her, like Miss Honey.

And this is something all girls need to learn.

Also her psychic powers are very cool.