Paterson, K. (1972). Bridge to Terabithia. NY: Crown.
Being a kid is difficult. Jess knows that. He tries to fit in and to be accepted but kids can be cruel. His only hope is to be the fastest boy in the fifth grade. That will surely make him cool. Well Leslie proves to him that he will not be the fastest, what's even worse is that a girl beat him! However, Jess finds in Leslie the best friend he's been yearning for. Leslie introduces to Jess a NEW Jess. Someone who becomes less and less afraid to open up. Their connection grows into the most beautiful friendship that helps Jess find himself. Together they become part of their imaginary world, Terabithia where they learn so much more about themselves while they grow closer together. Everything goes well until something happens to Leslie when Jess is out on a school trip with Miss Edmunds. Will Jess ever be normal again? Will he remain the new Jess or will he go back to be the old Jess. Filled with fantasy and good feelings, this novel is sure to capture your heart.
It filled me with hope and then it took it away, and then it brought it back. Heartwarming and heartbreaking at at the same time. It teaches kids to deal with death, a subject that sometimes we try to stay away from.
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