Paterson, K. (1972). Bridge to Terabithia. NY: Crown.
Jess Aarons is a ten year old boy who earns the title of "sissy" in the eyes of his father and classmates because he is an artist who loves to paint and draw. He is adamant about proving everyone wrong. Jess finds that he is good at running and practices everyday, with the hopes of being the fastest boy in fifth grade. On the day of the race, a new girl, Leslie Burke, decides to race the boys and beats them all. Jess and Leslie become best friends and together they create Terabithia, a made up kingdom. There they cannot be harmed by the outside world and use the time to imagine, create, tell stories, and draw. Leslie helps Jess with his insecurities and Jess leads Leslie to God, for the first time in her life. Jess is invited to go to an art museum with his teacher and when he returns from the trip he learns that Leslie has drowned in the creek leading to Terabithia. He is completely broken inside and doesn't know how to move on. Finally, he decides to live in Leslie's honor and he invites his sister, May Belle, to take Leslie's place in Terabithia. The characters and plot line in this story are believable and children can relate to imagination and creative play. Readers are kept on the seats as the plot rises. The author's choice of words helps readers visualize the setting in an appropriate way.
Jess Aarons is a ten year old boy who earns the title of "sissy" in the eyes of his father and classmates because he is an artist who loves to paint and draw. He is adamant about proving everyone wrong. Jess finds that he is good at running and practices everyday, with the hopes of being the fastest boy in fifth grade. On the day of the race, a new girl, Leslie Burke, decides to race the boys and beats them all. Jess and Leslie become best friends and together they create Terabithia, a made up kingdom. There they cannot be harmed by the outside world and use the time to imagine, create, tell stories, and draw. Leslie helps Jess with his insecurities and Jess leads Leslie to God, for the first time in her life. Jess is invited to go to an art museum with his teacher and when he returns from the trip he learns that Leslie has drowned in the creek leading to Terabithia. He is completely broken inside and doesn't know how to move on. Finally, he decides to live in Leslie's honor and he invites his sister, May Belle, to take Leslie's place in Terabithia. The characters and plot line in this story are believable and children can relate to imagination and creative play. Readers are kept on the seats as the plot rises. The author's choice of words helps readers visualize the setting in an appropriate way.
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