Bridge to Terabithia Book

Bridge to Terabithia is a children's fiction book written by Katherine Paterson.

Fast Facts

1. Author: Katherine Paterson
2. Genre: Children's Fiction
3. Publication Date: October 21, 1977
4. Publisher: HarperCollins
5. Pages: 163
6. ISBN 9780064401845
7. Adaptations: Movie in 2007
8. Inspired by the death of author's son's friend Lisa Hill
9. One of the 100 most commonly challenged books in the U.S.

Plot Synopsis

Bridge to Terabithia Book is a story about Jess and Leslie, two fifth graders who become good friends. The two create a secret kingdom named Terabithia. You can't get to it unless you swing out over a gully on a magic rope. The two reign as king and queen, sharing stories, dreams and fighting imaginary giants.

Critical Reception

• "Among countless books about friendship and loss, Bridge To Terabithia stands out for the tender care the author lavishes on her main characters, and for the honest portrayal of a child's grief and a child's capacity for creating beauty from tragedy." - Commonsense Media

• "This book is...amazing. I won't say how, but I knew exactly how Jess felt when Leslie(sniff) died. The book is very well written, and the characters are written marvelously. Read more" - Amazon.com user review

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