Author
Robin McKinley
2 books here
The Hero and the Crown
Middle grade · ages 10–14 · 820L · 2014
A fantasy quest that's actually about a girl claiming agency against her kingdom's expectations — rare, beautifully written, and the romance doesn't overshadow her arc.
The Blue Sword
Middle grade · ages 10–14 · 780L · 2000
A confident, gender-forward fantasy adventure that takes its protagonist's identity crisis seriously—not a rescue story, but a girl discovering her own power and where she belongs.