BFFF (Best Fiction Friends Forever)

One of the reasons I loved reading as a child was because books introduced me to a
world of characters I could pretend were my best friends in real life.

Here is my wishlist of literary best friends.

Pippi Longstocking (Pippi Longstocking)

A little girl who lives all by herself, makes tons of cookies, owns a horse and has a chest full of gold pieces to buy her friends stuff? Not to mention she could invite you on a south seas vacation at any moment!

Jo March (Little Women)

Always ready for a crazy adventures and has the ability to get out of all kinds of scrapes. Especially enjoys ice-skating and running down hills.

Lucy (The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe)

Has an amazing knack for finding doorways to secret, magical worlds. Makes friends with fairy creatures and, oh yeah, if you get hurt, can heal you with her magical cordial.

Charlie Bucket (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory)

Kind and honest. Oh, did we mention he owns an entire chocolate factory?

Charlotte (Charlotte’s Web)

Yes, she’s a spider, but a more loyal and true friend you’d never find. Plus, she's a great writer.

SSam Gamgee (Lord of the Rings)

If you must go on a death-defying journey to save the world, he’s the one to take along. Loyal, ridiculously brave, and a good cook

Anne Shirley (Anne of Green Gables)

Tells great stories and fiercely loyal. Has a habit of naming everything, which can come in handy if your cat has kittens.

Alice Cullen, (The Twilight Series)

Ability to see the future, a love for throwing elaborate parties, and impeccable fashion sense. Also handy to take with you in a bad part of town since she has super-human strength.

 Bess and George (Nancy Drew Mysteries)

Always game to help out with any mystery, and well-versed in Judo just in case the bad guys have you tied up in a (sinking) abandoned boat. Will never make you feel guilty when you give in to an ice cream craving.

Bernard (The Rescuers)

Loyal to the end, and willing to attack bad guys hundreds of times his size with a paring knife and part of a lawn mower if it means keeping his friends safe.

So there's my top ten (well, top 11 since Bess and George are two people). Which best friends would you pick from fiction books?