Monday, June 21, 2021

Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson

 


Summary:

Jess is excited to start 5th grade and to become the fastest runner at school.  He has been practicing all summer.  However on the first day the new girl, Leslie, comes in and beats everyone in the school, including Jess.  Soon they become inseperable friends and together they create Terabithia, a magical kingdom in the woods in their imaginations.  Terabithia is a place where they learn and accept each others differences.  Suddenly a terrible tragedy occurs and Jess must  find strength and courage that Leslie had taught him.

  • an honest, moving story about friendship and loss
  • a story of a boy and a girl who became friends despite their differences
  • Awarded the Newberry Medal

Paterson, K. (1972). Bridge to Terabithia. NY: Crown.

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