In this poignant, beautifully rendered novel, Katherine Paterson weaves a powerful story of friendship and courage. Safe until an unforeseen tragedy forces Jess to reign in Terabithia alone, and both worlds are forever changed. Here, Leslie and Jess rule supreme among the oaks and evergreens, safe from the bullies and ridicule of the mundane world. The friendship between the two grows as Jess guides the city girl through the pitfalls of life in their small, rural town, and Leslie draws him into the world of imaginations world of magic and ceremony called Terabithia. Bridge to Terabithia is a childrens novel written by Katherine Paterson, about two children named Leslie and Jesse who create a magical forest kingdom in. Then, unexpectedly, Jess finds himself sticking up for Leslie, for the girl who breaks rules and wins races. In addition to being a Newbery Medal winner, Bridge to Terabithia was also named an ALA Notable Childrens Book and has become a. All summer, Jess pushed himself to be the fastest boy in the fifth grade, and when the year's first school-yard race was run, he was going to win.But his victory was stolen by a newcomer, by a girl, one who didn't even know enough to stay on the girls' side of the playground.
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