[sarah-garcia-morgan Posts: 101 Status: Offline]

Hi!

I’m wondering if anyone can think of a PB or even a storybook about wild girls- think Peter Pan’s Lost Boys, but girls.  I’ve come across a few that have a female MC with wildness as a main theme (Wild by Emily Hughes,  Moon by Alison Oliver, Wild Child by Jeanne Willis), but I can’t think of any with a pack of girls. 

Thanks,
Sarah

[karen-b-jones Posts: 218 Status: Offline Will draw for money!]

I think that's a terrific idea.  You should write it.   

[sarah-garcia-morgan Posts: 101 Status: Offline]

Thanks, Karen!  Maybe I will

[karen-b-jones Posts: 218 Status: Offline Will draw for money!]

If you need an illustrator... I love illustrating middle grade.   

[Stephanie Shaw Posts: 191 Status: Offline]

Not really 'wild' but what about sassy girls like Junie B. Jones or Beverly Cleary's Ramona? Or Lilly in Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse?

[karen-b-jones Posts: 218 Status: Offline Will draw for money!]

Oh, I'd love to illustrate something like that.  Keep me in mind if you decide to self-publish and need an illustrator.   

https://karenbjones.com

[DianaM Posts: 971 Status: Offline Writer, rhymer, runner, punner.]

 Not sure if it's what you're after, but I consider my character Grimelda to be a wild girl. She is very messy and stubborn and lives on her own even though she's a child (because she's a witch). The sequel features some female neighbors, as well. It's a mostly female town. Just throwing it out there in case it's helpful. Sounds like you have a very fun concept.

[sarah-garcia-morgan Posts: 101 Status: Offline]

Thank you Stephanie and Diana.  Those sound like some fun reads (especially your books, Diana)- but it does sound like perhaps a cohesive group of wild girls has not really been done- at least it’s not coming to mind easily.  Hmmmm