Because you like Stanley Yelnats in Holes

Curiosity and compassion aren't always to Jonas' advantage. See them in The Giver.

Eragon is one part brave but three parts fool. See them in Eragon.

John Tyree has survived heavy gunfire and aggressive enemy soldiers. But can he handle a girl? See them in Dear John.

Celie Johnson says she's poor, black, and may even be ugly. But dear God she's here. See them in The Color Purple.

Stranded on Mars, Mark Watney is armed with quick wits, an electronic diary, disco music, and an undying resolve to make it back. See them in The Martian.

A ruthless militant, Raza will do anything to take down Tony Stark. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Ishmael is a quiet observer on a larger-than-life quest. See them in Moby Dick.

Peter Pan is a boy who never grew up. See them in Peter Pan.

A tough tomboy with a protective streak, Maximum Ride is a human-bird hybrid. See them in Maximum Ride.

R is sweet for a zombie. See them in Warm Bodies.

If you believe if fairies, you better believe in Tinkerbell. See them in Peter Pan.

Faced with inequality, Gale Hawthorne has a rebellious spirit that only grows. See them in The Hunger Games .