Bridge to Terabithia [Student Edition] [Paperback]

Katherine Paterson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 1996

Winner of the 1978 Newbery Medal for the most distinguished contribution to American Literature for Children.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Trumpet Club Special Edition; First Scholastic Printing 1996 edition (1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0439366771
• ISBN-13: 978-0439366779
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #74,960 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Katherine Paterson 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. An active promoter of reading and literacy, she lives with her husband, John, in Barre, Vermont. They have four children and seven grandchildren. Visit Katherine Paterson on her web site at www.terabithia.com

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Take Me Away, November 29, 2006

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Kelly A. Brewer (Normal, Illinois) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bridge to Terabithia (Paperback)

Chores, running, and hiding his talent to draw were Jess's most famous traits when he was alone, but when the neighbors moved in next door and he became friends with Leslie, this all changed. Jess was still good at these things but he became more creative, more imaginative, and more accepting of his love to draw. Leslie and Jess brought out the best in each other. These two were destined to become best friends, and they fought tough times as well as enjoyed good times together.

Caught in a world without perfection, Leslie and Jess created a place where they could be without any imperfections. This secret place, once created, was longed for. Jess and Leslie needed this place just as they needed each other.

Bridge to Terabithia, by Katherine Patterson, deals with a number of real life ordeals, including friendship, loss, bullying, and more. I think this is a great book for anyone who deals with life and longs for their own secret place to get away from it all.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bridge to Terabithia - a kid's review, June 19, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Bridge to Terabithia (Paperback)

I like Bridge to Terabithia because it's interesting and it makes me want to read more. I think it's good for others kids my age to read.

This book is about a boy named Jesse and a girl named Leslie who created this place called Terabithia. Any enemies around them in their real life would become enemies in Terabithia. Jesse and Leslie had difficulties in their lives but they straightened them out. At the end of the story Jesse built a bridge to Terabithia in honor of Leslie. They were good friends.

I had a lot of feelings about this book. I was sad because in the end something shocking happened to Leslie. I was surprised because Jesse goes somewhere without permission.

After reading Bridge to Terabithia, these are my opinions:
#1 This book is exciting for others to read.
#2 I think Katherine Paterson should continue the story so I can know what happens next.
#3 It's a good book.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Bridge To Terabithia, January 22, 2007

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Bridge to Terabithia (Paperback)

When Jess Aarons meets Leslie Burke his life will be changed forever. He will no longer be able to be the fastest boy in school like he dreamed, but the second fastest runner because of Leslie. Their friendship was rough at first, but they grow closer. He doesn't care how she dresses, how much money she has,or the fact that she doesn't have a tv. They decide to make a magical kingdom called Terabithia,which they are king and queen of,and only their imagination is the limit. Leslie gets a dog from Jess,which she makes the royal guardian and jester. Then one morning a tragic freak accident occurs. Only then he will find the very valuable gift that Leslie has given him. Ages recommended: 8 - 11 years old