[magslinger]

My daughters suggested Kathyn Laskey, Ann Rinaldi, Melody Carlson, Lurlene McDaniel, Robin Jones Gunn (Christy Miller series), and maybe try her on the classics, Austen, the Bronte's and Louisa May Alcott.(Assuming you haven't already given her those.)

I respect their judgment on the ones I haven't read and concur on the classics, and would add that she might enjoy a trip to Venus with Podkayne Of Mars by Robert A. Heinlein.

I don't think you can harm a child by giving them challenging reading, especially if you have a budding bibliophile.

[highimpact]

“I don’t think you can harm a child by giving them challenging reading, especially if you have a budding bibliophile.”

Agreed. The more challenging, the better. A “budding bibliophile” is probably a good descriptor.