Bridge to Terabithia. by Katherine Paterson. 1977. 128p. New York: Scholastic Press.
Honors
and Awards: Newbery Medal
Review:
Fifth grader Jesse Aarons is the only boy in a family of four sisters growing up in rural Virginia. Jesse is known as the "fastest kid at school", a title which he values highly. When Leslie Burke, the new girl at school, outruns him in a race on her first day, Jesse is upset though he and Leslie soon form a close friendship. Together Jesse and Leslie create a secret kingdom that they name Terabithia. Through his relationship with Leslie and their secret world, Jesse learns to face his fears, and experiences a terrible loss that forces him to mature.
Fifth grader Jesse Aarons is the only boy in a family of four sisters growing up in rural Virginia. Jesse is known as the "fastest kid at school", a title which he values highly. When Leslie Burke, the new girl at school, outruns him in a race on her first day, Jesse is upset though he and Leslie soon form a close friendship. Together Jesse and Leslie create a secret kingdom that they name Terabithia. Through his relationship with Leslie and their secret world, Jesse learns to face his fears, and experiences a terrible loss that forces him to mature.
Opinion:
Bridge to Terabithia is a classic of middle grade literature and it's a wonderful example of exactly how powerful, moving and beautiful a book for youth can be. I was absolutely blown away by the book and only sorry that I had not read it early.
Ideas: Bridge to Terabithia is a classic of middle grade literature and it's a wonderful example of exactly how powerful, moving and beautiful a book for youth can be. I was absolutely blown away by the book and only sorry that I had not read it early.
Bridge to Terabithia is one of the most frequently challenged children's books and an excellent choice for a Banned Books Month display or in a discussion of intellectual freedom for kids.
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