Who is your favourite coming-of-age protagonist?

Who is your favourite coming-of-age protagonist?

The age old story of a young person finding their place in the world never fails to captivate and amuse, but which character holds the top spot for you?

With promises this week from the authors of JD Salinger's new biography that more of his never before seen works will be published, we want to know which coming-of-age characters are dear to your heart.

Many will know and adore Holden's fiesty demeanor from a 'Catcher in the Rye', but there is also a fair argument for young characters from more recent times. Perhaps Miles from 'Looking for Alaska' and his morbid fascination with famous last words struck a note upon your first reading? Or maybe you were inspired by Callum's steely determination to defy the racial hierachy in Malorie Blackman's dystopian fiction 'Noughts and Crosses'?

But let us not forget the young things of the English classics. Who can forget Fanny's often comical reportage on the shenanigans of the upper classes in Nancy Mitford's novel 'Love in a Cold Climate'. Or how about the vulnerable darlings that blossom into assured adults? Burney's initally nameless Evelina navigates her way around 'the world', avoiding a series of clingy suitors before successfully amassing a title, inheritance and happy marriage. If the journey from nameless beauty to reverred socialite is not quite up your street, maybe Pip from Dickens' 'Great Expectations' stole your sympathy?

Your favourite coming-of-age character might be one or none of the above. Whether they dominate lead roles in blockbusters today or are from times gone by, share your best-loved coming-of-age characters below.