Posted by Prue Eckett on September 18, 2006 at 22:14:54 from 219.88.98.36 user PrueEckett.
In Reply to: Re: Girls who dare (was Hot Water) posted by Peter Ceresole on September 18, 2006 at 18:10:13:
Peter, I agree. In the 60's and before, there were distinct categories of books for boys and girls. Even though I generally preferred boys stories because of the action, I never thought to question it.
Even now, if a book has a female heroine it's thought it's 'only' a girl's book, while male heroes are suitable for either, possibly why there is the Harry Potter series instead of the Hermione Granger series.