Jess Aarons dreams of becoming the fastest runner in the fifth grade. He practices all summer, certain that when school starts again in the fall he'll have no trouble beating the other boys his age, but he didn't count on Leslie Burke moving in next door. On the first day of school, all the boys are itching for recess to come so they can resume their racing games. In a moment of impetuousness meant to put a bossy classmate in his place, Jess invites Leslie to join them, never imagining that a girl would beat them all. Out of this inauspicious beginning, Jess and Leslie develop a deep friendship. Together they secretly build a make-believe kingdom called Terabithia where they are the king and queen. They visit the land of their fantasies as often as they can, and learn much about each other while plotting to vanquish their foes both real and imagined. In spite of their differences, they understand each other in a way that no one else does, but when a terrible tragedy strikes, Jess must discover and call upon all the strength, courage and hope that he never realized Leslie had given him.
I hadn't picked up Bridge to Terabithia since I was in fifth or sixth grade when I had to read it for a class assignment. Since that was nearly 30 years ago, I only had vague, fuzzy memories of the story itself and of the book being one that I had liked. I am so glad that I decided to re-read it through adult eyes, because I think I probably appreciated it even more now than I did as a kid. That may be due to me experiencing more loss in the last three decades than I had at the tender age of ten or eleven, which makes the plot resonate with me on a deeper level. As I've said in other reviews, it is rare for a book to make me really cry, but Bridge to Terabithia made my short list of ones that have. The story is a simple one of friendship, tragedy, and coping with loss, but it is layered with depth and complexity that is astonishing for its short length. Katherine Paterson writes with a stark honesty that is utterly beautiful. Her characters are very real and ordinary, yet they touched me in a profound and emotional way. None of them are perfect, but to me that made them all the more genuine in their actions and interactions. Jess' family can sometimes seem harsh, but they were there for him when it counted the most. One of my favorite scenes in the book is near the end, when Jess and his father sit on the bank of the creek and talk. When it comes right down to it, they really don't say all that much, but it was just enough to get the point across and re-establish that father/son connection that Jess had been missing.
Jess and Leslie were two kids that I could have easily been friends with when I was their age. Jess can sometimes be rather mean with his sisters and had some rude thoughts about the adults in his life, but I think even the nicest kids do from time to time. What I really liked about him is that underneath it all, it's obvious that he still cares for his sisters, especially May Belle, even though they get on his nerves, and when it comes to the adults, he still outwardly treats them with respect and is a well-behaved child both in school and at home. I also like that Jess has this hidden creative part of himself that no one but Leslie really understands which is what makes them such great friends. Leslie is kind of the oddball who isn't like the other girls in their class, but she has an empathy and understanding of the world around her that is rare in most kids of that age.
In addition to connecting with the characters as a whole, another thing that resonated with me is the teasing they endure which was much like things I experienced as well. The only thing that bothered me slightly was when the abuse of a secondary character was revealed and it seemed that the issue would probably be swept under the rug. However, given the culture and time period in which the story took place, it made sense. Jess and Leslie's imaginary kingdom of Terabithia reminded me of games that I played with cousins or friends. The rural setting also brought to mind the area in which I grew up. It was almost like experiencing my childhood all over again, yet aside from a few pop-culture references, it is really a story out of time and space that could easily take place anywhere and anytime.
I must say that I'm rather surprised that more than 30 years after its original publication, Bridge to Terabithia is still #28 on the American Library Association's Top 100 Banned/Challenged Books list of the last decade (2000-2009). I believe that one of the biggest complaints are the use of some profanities which are quite mild by today's standards. A few are uttered or thought by the kids, but most were said by the adults in their lives. I admit that as someone who had a pretty strict and sheltered upbringing, I was slightly scandalized when I first read the book as a child, but I can say without a doubt that I was completely unscathed by the experience. Now reading it as an adult, I actually felt that the "bad words" were never meant to be shocking or provocative. Instead, they seemed to be carefully placed to give meaning to the story and in my opinion, also added to the genuineness and honesty of the prose. Admittedly, the subject matter of the book could be upsetting to some kids, but if educators or parents are guiding them through the reading experience they should be fine. I would have absolutely no qualms at all about allowing my fifth grader to read it. In my opinion, there is a strong and beautiful message contained within its pages and the positives to be gained from reading it far outweigh any detractors. I would highly recommend the book to both kids and adults alike. To the best of my recollection, Bridge to Terabithia is the only book by Katherine Paterson that I have ever read, but I am greatly looking forward to exploring her other books. I guess it just goes to show that one is never too old to appreciate a good children's book.;-)
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Oh, you know what else is cool ? It takes place a long time ago (the 1970’s), like when kids used to be able to run off and do anything they would like for long periods of time- with no phones or anything! Can’t do that anymore.
Well, Jesse’s a boy who seems a little lonely and sad until he meets out-going Leslie, who just moved into the neighborhood. She has an imagination and personality that Jesse really admires. They really hit off and together, they build a magical kingdom called “Terabithia”. It’s a place where everything you can imagine comes to life. Jesse’s the King and Leslie’s the Queen of this magical world. Then, their lives change…nothing will ever be the same.
Will Terabithia have enough strength to survive? Will it have enough magic to help them get back up? You will have to read Bridge to Terabithia to find out!
I think you’d like this book if you like friendship type of books and fantasy (magical creatures type of thing). The friendship they have reminds me of some of my good friends and makes me happy. And I love fantasy worlds so it was a good fit for me.
**DISCLAIMER!! It. Is. Sad. Days later, when I was writing my book review for school, I cried. However, I also think that’s what makes it so good. You are so into the book that when something unexpected happens, it makes you feel a lot of emotions. Good books are supposed to that, and this is a good book.
Give it a try and let me know (leave a comment) if you like this book! I would love suggestions, too! What are you reading?
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Introduction: bridge to terabithia by katherine paterson, harper collins publishers bridge to terabithia, katherine paterson was inspired to write bridge to terabithia when her son’s close friend was killed by lightning. published in 1977, bridge to terabithia by katherine paterson is a children’s book about the friendship between jess aarons and leslie burke. nine year old leslie is an only child. and 10 year old jess is one of five children and the middle child., jess is feeling neglected as the middle child and doing too many chores in the household. his two older sisters are skilled at getting out of performing chores and his two younger sisters, may belle who is six years old and joyce anne who is four are considered to be too young to help out around the home..
The father works very hard. So when he returns home from his long commute from DC, he is too tired and doesn’t pay any attention to Jess. The young boy is feeling like he doesn’t have enough time for himself. And wants a quiet place where he can draw.
The story: bridge to terabithia by katherine paterson.
When Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson starts, it is the summer. And Jess is training because he wants to be the fastest runner in fifth grade at Lark Creek Elementary School. For one day, on April 22nd, when he was in fourth grade, he won and was the hero at his school for a day. Each morning, before Jess does his chores, he runs across the meadows of his family’s small farm in rural Virginia – outside of Washington DC.
One morning while he is racing he notices someone sitting on a fence. But because of the way the person is dressed, and the hairstyle, he has a hard time figuring out if it's a girl or a boy. And that’s the first time he sees Leslie. Jess craves his father’s attention. And it is hope that if he becomes the fastest runner, his father will become proud of him. Leslie’s family recently moved into the old Perkins place, next to their farm.
Jess stands up for her. And she ends up running faster than all the boys, including Jess, for the entire week. So that’s the end of running because which boy wants to lose a race against a girl? The other children at Lark Creek Elementary do not like Leslie because she looks, dresses and behaves differently from them.
Leslie and Jess develop a friendship. And you see the lad transforming into who he might become. Leslie likes him for who he is and doesn’t judge him. Jess’ father does not approve of his artistic abilities, though he is quite good, but his music teacher, Miss Edmunds, encourages him to continue drawing. Leslie and Jess find a secret place, between both properties, where they create an imaginary Kingdom that they name Terabithia. And the two become king and queen.
One day, Miss Edmunds takes Jess to some of the museums in DC. But he doesn't get permission from his parents to go. When he returns home, he realizes that something is very wrong. And he learns that Leslie died while he was out. The parents think that he too had died. Jess doesn’t believe that Leslie is dead. But the good thing is that his father is there for him during this very difficult time. In honor of Leslie, who was more like an extension of himself, he makes the trek to Terabithia to hold a ceremony in her honor.
“”It's a sign from the Spirits,” Jess said quietly. “We made a worthy offering.” He walked slowly, as part of a great procession, though only the puppy could be seen, slowly forward carrying the queen's wreath to the sacred grove. He forced himself deep into the dark center of the grove and, kneeling, laid the wreath upon the thick carpet of golden needles. “Father, into Thy hands I commend her spirit.” He knew Leslie would have liked those words. They had the ring of the sacred grove in them. The solemn procession wound its way through the sacred grove homeward to the castle. Like a single bird across a stormcloud sky, a tiny peace winged its way through the chaos inside his body.”
He also uses the lumber he received from Leslie’s parents to build a bridge to Terabithia. May Belle follows him to see where he is going. And he carefully leads her to meet the imaginary people of Terabithia.
Conclusion: bridge to terabithia by katherine paterson.
Although Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson is a children’s book, it demonstrates the power that friends have over each other.
It’s often been said that you are the sum total of the five people closest to you, who are you spending your time with? I recommend Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson. After you've read the book, you can watch the film, Bridge to Terabithia [Blu-ray]
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Reviewed on: 01/01/2001
Genre: Children's
This book is about two unlikely friends who create an imaginary world with many kinds of animals and beasts. Jess Aarons and Leslie Burke become friends when Leslie moves and becomes Jess’s neighbor. But they really get to know each other when Leslie is the only girl to beat Jess in a running race.
One day, Jess and Leslie use a hanging rope to swing over a little river that is nearby, and that’s when they start to rule, as king and queen, the imaginary Terabithia.
There, the two friends have adventures as they try to rule over their subjects, and keep peace and order in Terabithia. Some of these subjects include hairy vultures, squogres, and other spirits, both good and bad. Squogres are massive squirrel-like creatures who are constantly growling, and they wear strange golden helmets with a spike on top, like a Triceratops.
With this book keeping you imaginative, with some sad and happy parts, I'm going to go with 3/5 stars for The Bridge to Terabithia.
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The 40th anniversary edition of the classic Newbery Medal-winning title by beloved author Katherine Paterson, with brand-new bonus materials including an author's note by Katherine herself and a foreword by New York Times bestselling author Kate DiCamillo.
Jess Aarons has been practicing all summer so he can be the fastest runner in the fifth grade. And he almost is, until the new girl in school, Leslie Burke, outpaces him. The two become fast friends and spend most days in the woods behind Leslie’s house, where they invent an enchanted land called Terabithia. One morning, Leslie goes to Terabithia without Jess and a tragedy occurs. It will take the love of his family and the strength that Leslie has given him for Jess to be able to deal with his grief.
Bridge to Terabithia was also named an ALA Notable Children’s Book and has become a touchstone of children’s literature, as have many of Katherine Paterson’s other novels, including The Great Gilly Hopkins and Jacob Have I Loved.
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Jess Aaron's greatest ambition is to be the fastest runner in the fifth grade. He's been practicing all summer and can't wait to see his classmates' faces when he beats them all. But on the first day of school, a new kid, a new girl, boldly crosses over to the boy's side of the playground and outruns everyone.
That's not a very promising beginning for a friendship, but Jess and Leslie Burke become inseparable. It doesn't matter to Jess that leslie dresses funny, or that her family has a lot of money -- but no TV. Leslie has imagination. Together, she and Jess create Terabithia, a magical kingdom in the woods where the two of them reign as king and queen, and their imaginations set the only limits. Then one morning a terrible tragedy occurs. Only when Jess is able to come to grips with this tragedy does he finally understand the strength and courage Leslie has given him.
Katherine Paterson is one of the world’s most celebrated and beloved authors. Among her many awards are two Newberys and two National Book Awards, and she was recently named a "Living Legend” by the Library of Congress. She has been published in more than 22 languages in a variety of formats, from picture books to historical novels.
Chapter One
Jesse Oliver Aarons, Yr.
Ba-room, ba-room, ba-room, baripity, baripity, baripity, baripity-- Good. His dad had the pickup going. He could get up now. Jess slid out of bed and into his overalls. He didn't worry about a shirt because once he began running he would be hot as popping grease even if the morning air was chill, or shoes because the, bottoms of his feet were by now as tough as his worn-out sneakers.
ere you going, Jess?" May Belle lifted herself up sleepily from the double bed where she and Joyce Ann slept.
"Sh." He warned. The walls were thin. Momma would be mad as flies in a fruit jar if they woke her up this time of day.
He patted May Belle's hair and yanked the twisted sheet up to her small chin. "Just over the cow field," he whispered. May Belle smiled and snuggled down under the- sheet.
"Gonna run?"
Of course he was going to run. He had. gotten up early every day all summer to run. He figured if he worked at itand Lord, had he worked-he could be- the fastest runner in the fifth grade when school opened up. He had to be the fastest-not one of the fastest or next to the fastest, but the fastest. The very best.
He tiptoed out of the house. The place was so rattly that it screeched whenever you put your foot down, but Jess had found that if you tiptoed, it gave only a low moan, and he could usually get outdoors without waking Momma or Ellie or Brenda or Joyce Ann. May Belle was another matter. She was going on seven, and she worshiped him, which was OK sometimes. When you were the only boy smashed between four sisters, and the older two had despised you ever since you stopped letting them dress you up and wheel you around in their rusty old doll carriage, and the littlest one.cried if you looked at ther cross-eyed, it was nice to have somebody who worshiped you. Even if it got unhandy sometimes.
He began to trot across the yard. His breath, was coming out in little puffs--cold for August. But it was early yet. By noontime when his mom would have him out working, it would be hot enough.
Miss Bessie stared at him sleepily as he climbed across the scrap heap, over the fence, and into the cow field. "Moo--oo," she said, looking for all the world like another May Belle with her big, brown droopy eyes.
"Hey, Miss Bessie," Jess said soothingly. "Just go on back to sleep."
Miss Bessie strolled over to a greenish patch-most of the field was brown and dry-and yanked up a mouthful.
"That'a girl. Just eat your breakfast. Don't pay me no mind."
He always started at the northwest comer of the field, crouched over like the runners he had seen on Wide World of Sports.
"Bang," he said, and took off flying around the cow field. Miss Bessie strolled toward the center, still following him with her droopy eyes, chewing slowly. She didn't look very smart, even for a cow, but she was plenty bright enough to get out of Jess's way.
His straw-colored hair flapped hard against his forehead, and his arms and legs flew out every which way. He had never learned to run properly, but he was long-legged for a tenyear-old, and no one had more grit than he.
Lark Creek Elementary was short on everything, especially athletic equipment, so all the balls went to the upper grades at recess time after lunch. Even if a fifth grader started out the period with a ball, it was sure to be in the hands of a sixth or seventh grader before the hour was half over. The older boys always took the dry center of the upper field for
their ball games, while the girls claimed the small top section for hopscotch and jump rope and hanging around talking. So the lower-grade boys had started this running thing. They would all line up on the far side of the lower field, where it was either muddy or deep crusty ruts. Earle Watson who was no good at running, but had, a big mouth, would yell "Bang!" and they'd race to a line they'd- toed across at the other end.
One time last year Jesse had won. Not just I the first heat but the whole shebang. Only once. But it had put into his mouth a. taste for winning. Ever since he'd been in first grade he'd been that "crazy little kid that draws all the time." But one day--April the twenty-second, a drizzly Monday, it had been-he ran ahead of them all, the red mud slooching up through the holes in the bottom of his sneakers..
For the rest of that day, and until after lunch on the next, he had been "the fastest kid in- the third, fourth, and fifth grades," and he only a fourth grader. On Tuesday, Wayne Pettis had won again as usual.. But this year Wayne Pettis would be in the sixth grade. He'd play football until Christmas and baseball until June with the rest of the big guys. Anybody had a chance to be the fastest runner and by, Miss Bessie, this year it was going to be Jesse Oliver Aarons, Jr.
Jess pumped his arms harder and bent his head for thedistant fence. He could hear the third-grade boys screaminghim on. They would follow him around like a country-musicstar. And May Belle would pop her buttons. Her brother wasthe fastest, the best. That ought to give the rest of the firstgrade de something to chew their cuds on.
Even his dad would be proud. Jess rounded the corner. He couldn't keep going quite so fast, but he continued running for a while--it would, build him up.
Katherine paterson.
Katherine Paterson is the internationally acclaimed author of over 35 books for children and young adults.
She has twice won both the Newbery Medal and the National Book Award. She received the 1998 Hans Christian Andersen Medal as well as the 2006 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award for the body of her work, and was the National Ambassador for Children's Literature for the Library of Congress.
Two of her best-selling books have been made into feature films - "The Bridge to Terabithia" and "The Great Gilly Hopkins". An active promoter of reading, education and literacy, she lives in Barre, Vermont. She has four children and seven grandchildren, and her beloved dog, Pixie.
Visit Katherine Paterson on her web site at www.terabithia.com
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Our review: Parents say ( 14 ): Kids say ( 75 ): Among countless books about friendship and loss, this one stands out. It's notable 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. Jesse's life can be a struggle -- especially ...
151 books2,156 followers. Katherine Womeldorf Paterson is an American writer best known for children's novels, including Bridge to Terabithia. For four different books published 1975-1980, she won two Newbery Medals and two National Book Awards. She is one of four people to win the two major international awards; for "lasting contribution to ...
3.9. Bridge to Terabithia Review: Everyone Could Use a Good Friendship. 'Bridge to Terabithia' by Katherine Paterson is a classic children's book that talks about how effective friendship can be in helping children and young people get through their fears, loneliness, and grief. 'Bridge to Terabithia' is packed with life's lessons ...
BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA. by Katherine Paterson illustrated by Donna Diamond ‧ RELEASE DATE: Sept. 14, 1977. Paterson, who has already earned regard with her historical fiction set in Japan, proves to be just as eloquent and assured when dealing with contemporary American children—and Americans of very different backgrounds at that.
Bridge to Terabithia. Katherine Paterson Coming-of-Age; Credits. Readability Age Range. 10 and up Publisher. HarperCollins Awards. Newbery Medal, 1978 Year Published. 1996 Book Review. ... Book reviews cover the content, themes and world-views of fiction books, not their literary merit, and equip parents to decide whether a book is appropriate ...
This book was inspired by a real tragedy that happened in 1976. When Katherine Paterson's son David was eight years old, his friend Lisa Hill was struck by lightning and died. Bridge to Terabithia is a poignant story about a new friendship between Leslie Burke, the new girl at school, and Jess Aarons, who wants to be the fastest runner in ...
The final chapters of the book are some of the most heartbreaking scenes I have ever read, proving Patterson has an extraordinary knack for true-to-life writing and making Bridge to Terabithia a story that will capture your heart. Title: Bridge to Terabithia Author: Katherine Patterson Publisher: Puffin, $16.95 RRP Publication Date: 1995
My favourite Katherine Paterson books, besides Bridge to Terabithia: 1) The Great Gilly Hopkins (I love this book almost as much as BTT, even though it's quite different.) 2) Jacob Have I Loved (Note: I did NOT like this book when I first read it (I was about 12). I didn't get the ending. I re-read the book as an adult. And wow!
Katherine Paterson's 'Bridge to Terabithia' is an impactful book, and more than forty years after its publication, the impact is still felt in today's society - especially among young readers. Written as a tribute to a sad event, 'Bridge to Terabithia' takes the nerve to tackle worrying - and often left out - themes, allowing the younger generations to be aware of harsher ...
This book focuses on the friendship of a boy and a girl who "share imaginative play," according to an expert review. They create the magical kingdom of Terabithia. The novel also features a child passing away and grief afterwards, which may make some readers start bawling. There's mention of scattering ashes, which may be upsetting for some kids.
Then one morning a terrible tragedy occurs. Only when Jess is able to come to grips with this tragedy does he finally understand the strength and courage Leslie has given him. Performed by Robert Sean Leonard. Bridge to Terabithia has 90 reviews and 88 ratings. Reviewer unlucky_4526789 wrote: "it is really nice and A LOT of detail.
In my opinion, there is a strong and beautiful message contained within its pages and the positives to be gained from reading it far outweigh any detractors. I would highly recommend the book to both kids and adults alike. To the best of my recollection, Bridge to Terabithia is the only book by Katherine Paterson that I have ever read, but I am ...
I wanted to do a book review on Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson because it has really stood out for me as one the best books I have ever read. I read it last year in 4th grade as a literature circle book for class and it continues to be a favorite, even though I have read a ton of books since then.
Only read two chapters, but so far so good! This book was written a really long time ago, but is still really well written. Me, and a lot of other people, can relate to being the fastest kid in the grade. (I was always the slowest) There is a surprising amount of cursing. (On chapter 2, b-tched, d-mn, and hellhole)
Bridge to Terabithia. Mass Market Paperback - July 1, 2008. by Katherine Paterson (Author), Donna Diamond (Illustrator) 4.7 11,228 ratings. Teachers' pick. See all formats and editions. Newbery Medal Winner, 1978. This beloved Newbery Medal-winning novel by bestselling author Katherine Paterson is a modern classic of friendship and loss.
Learn from 429,648 book reviews of Bridge to Terabithia, by Katherine Paterson, Robert Sean Leonard, et al. With recommendations from world experts and thousands of smart readers. Our Summaries; ... Bridge to Terabithia is ranked in the following categories: #51 in 11-Year-Old #25 in 4th Grade #14 in 5th Grade #53 in 6th Grade #85 in 8-Year-Old
Published in 1977, Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson is a children's book about the friendship between Jess Aarons and Leslie Burke. Nine year old Leslie is an only child. And 10 year old Jess is one of five children and the middle child. Jess is feeling neglected as the middle child and doing too many chores in the household.
RevolutionNo352. ADMIN MOD. The beauty and pain interwoven with bridge to Terabithia . Here I am a grown man reading bridge to Terabithia and absolutely sobbing. It's the first time I've cried in years and it feels good to let it all out. This book has not only made me see my own humanity better but has provided such a Beautiful perspective.
Bridge to Terabithia. Katherine Paterson. HarperCollins, $22 (0pp) ISBN 978--694-52452-5. Paterson's Newbery-winning novel becomes an entertaining and dramatic audiobook via Leonard's ...
Review. This book is about two unlikely friends who create an imaginary world with many kinds of animals and beasts. Jess Aarons and Leslie Burke become friends when Leslie moves and becomes Jess's neighbor. But they really get to know each other when Leslie is the only girl to beat Jess in a running race. One day, Jess and Leslie use a ...
In "Bridge to Terabithia," a film based upon the Newbery Medal winning children's book by Katharine Paterson, AnnaSophia Robb cements her cinematic arrival with a performance that is mature, captivating, innocent and complex. Much like "Because of Winn-Dixie," "Bridge to Terabithia" is a bit of a throwback film to the days when plot mattered in ...
Bridge to Terabithia was also named an ALA Notable Children's Book and has become a touchstone of children's literature, as have many of Katherine Paterson's other novels, ... — Kirkus Reviews. 15 Banned Books Every Tween and Teen Should Read — Brightly Read more ...
This book is so beautiful. Its sad, one of the few books that made me cry. It makes me sad that some would avoid this book because of what happens. Its part of life and I think it makes stronger to read stories like this that affirm life and how our impact lasts even beyond our lifetimes. Reply.