Newbery Medal Winner
Bridge to Terabithia
by Katherine Paterson
Summary
Lonely Jess Aarons befriends imaginative newcomer Leslie Burke, and together they invent a secret kingdom called Terabithia in the woods, ruling it as king and queen. Their friendship opens Jess to creativity and courage until a sudden tragedy forces him to face grief and loss. Paterson writes a tender, deeply felt story about imagination, friendship, and finding the strength to carry on.
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Historical Context & Significance
Katherine Paterson based the story on the real death of her son's friend, and the novel has been frequently challenged yet also adapted into film twice.