Maggie Lou, Firefox

"Like a hardscrabble Métis companion to Ramona, Maggie Lou is as likely to be learning boxing in a tutu or working hard at her dad’s construction site as she is attempting to shoot down her first deer. If you think books for kids are too “safe” these days, then you haven’t met Maggie. A compact delight of a book. Just be prepared for its uppercut. (For ages 9 to 12)"