Because you like Eleanor in Eleanor and Park
Jacob Black is the boy next door who's also the wolf next door. See them in Twilight.
With an undeniable sense of adventure, Huck Finn is an expert at getting into and, more importantly, out of sticky situations. See them in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
Winnie the Pooh is a chubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff. See them in Winnie the Pooh.
The Little Prince is a childlike wonder personified in a tiny package. See them in The Little Prince.
Amber Holt is perpetually caught between forging her own path and stumbling around in the dark. See them in Parenthood.
Sam Montgomery works hard, but her evil stepmother makes sure her efforts don't pay off. See them in A Cinderella Story.
Equal parts klutzy and clever, Ella is not afraid to take her fate into her own hands. See them in Ella Enchanted.
For Vada Sultenfuss, it's hard to embrace growing up when you're obsessed with death. See them in My Girl.
Suzy Bishop is only 12, but her withering stare and withdrawn personality are enough to make anyone wilt. See them in Moonrise Kingdom.
Years of constant assault by mean classmates, rude teachers, and her abusive mother is making Carrie White want to fight back. See them in Carrie.
While Jay Gatsby doesn't necessarily like to attend his parties, he knows how to throw a world-class bash. See them in The Great Gatsby.
The party never really ends with Penny Lane, a rock-worshipping groupie who is refreshingly self-aware and free-spirited. See them in Almost Famous.