Because you like Sara Crewe in A Little Princess

Liesel Meminger is trying to ease the suffering of those around her, German and Jew alike. See them in The Book Thief.

Ofelia is face-to-face with the deadliest creatures of the underworld and completely unafraid. See them in Pan's Labryinth.

Auggie Pullman is a true wonder depite what some cruel classmates say. See them in Wonder .

Intelligent Adele is soft spoken yet brimming with emotion. See them in Blue is the Warmest Color.

Samantha Jones is a try-sexual who'll try anything once. See them in Sex and the City.

Goh Peik Lin is funny, unfiltered, and a fiercely supportive friend. See them in Crazy Rich Asians.

The seasoned detectives in River Heights have got nothing on amateur sleuth Nancy Drew. See them in Nancy Drew.

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.

A smart, spunky, and incredibly skilled gamer, Art3mis has a revolutionary spirit. See them in Ready Player One.

Anastasia Steele's new boyfriend Christian might as well come with a warning label that reads "Beware: Severe Issues That Might Warrant a Trip to Dr. Phil." See them in Fifty Shades of Grey.

Basil Hallward is dominated, soul, brain, and power by Dorian. See them in Dorian Gray.

Charlie Bucket may be down-on-his-luck, but his spirits are always sky high. See them in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.