Because you like Huck Finn in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
If Lisbeth Salander can hurt a bastard who deserves it by digging up stuff about him, she feels good. See them in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
Cinder has been beaten down by the world, but she's learning that her cyborg abilities are pretty helpful. See them in Cinder .
His elfin self-confidence can border on pretension, but Legolas Greenleaf is a fearsome fighter and a loyal friend. See them in The Lord of the Rings.
Susie Salmon has a big heart, even though it's not beating anymore. See them in The Lovely Bones.
The Little Prince is a childlike wonder personified in a tiny package. See them in The Little Prince.
A poised, stately man-out-of-time, Ichabod Crane typically faces the modern world with wry quip. See them in Sleepy Hollow.
Rayman is a fearless hero who flies into action with a propeller on his head and a smile on his face. See them in Rayman.
Fiery, intelligent, and opinionated, Jo March rebels against the restrictions of her era. See them in Little Women.
Gruff and sarcastic, Detective Harry Dresden use unconventional ways to track down perps, including using magic and the supernatural. See them in The Dresden Files.
There are certain souls the surprisingly sensitive Death would rather not reap. See them in The Book Thief.
Dimitri Belikov is a stoic vampire guardian who has the reserve, focus, and discipline of a soldier. See them in Vampire Academy .