Bridge To Terabithia - Softcover

Katherine Paterson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0590132008 ISBN 13: 9780590132008

Publisher: Scholastic, 1995

Synopsis

Key Features Description There's only one thing Jess Aarons is looking forward to in fifth grade, and that's being the fastest kid in school. He's been practicing all summer. He hasn't had much else to do, since his mom spends all her time with his four sisters and his dad is always working. But when Jess arrives at the school playground to show off his speed, his new neighbor, Leslie Burke, beats him to it. She's way faster than Jess. But instead of being jealous, Jess admires Leslie's skill, confidence, and wild imagination. The two become instant friends, spending hours in the woods by their houses creating a magical kingdom. Then tragedy strikes, and Jess is left alone. How can he ever go on? Gripping, relatable, and very emotional, this powerful tale touches hearts with its wonderful portrayal of love and friendship. 1978 Newbery Medal winner; ALA Notable Children's Books of 1976-1980. There's only one thing Jess Aarons is looking forward to in fifth grade, and that's being the fastest kid in school. He's been practicing all summer. He hasn't had much else to do, since his mom spends all her time with his four sisters and his dad is always working. But when Jess arrives at the school playground to show off his speed, his new neighbor, Leslie Burke, beats him to it. She's way faster than Jess. But instead of being jealous, Jess admires Leslie's skill, confidence, and wild imagination. The two become instant friends, spending hours in the woods by their houses creating a magical kingdom. Then tragedy strikes, and Jess is left alone. How can he ever go on? Gripping, relatable, and very emotional, this powerful tale touches hearts with its wonderful portrayal of love and friendship. 1978 Newbery Medal winner; ALA Notable Children's Books of 1976-1980. Additional Resources Shop the Book GuideBook Guide: Bridge to TerabithiaShop the Literature Circle GuideLiterature Circle Guide: Bridge to Terabithia Shop the Book GuideBook Guide: Bridge to TerabithiaShop the Literature Circle GuideLiterature Circle Guide: Bridge to Terabithia Product Details Item #: NTS13200 ISBN13: 9780590132008 Format: Paperback Book Pages: 144 Genre: Classics, Realistic Fiction Grades: 5 - 6 Lexile® Measure: 810L Guided Reading Level: GR Level T DRA Level: 40 - 50 ACR Level: 4.6 Bridge to Terabithia Paperback Book 5.21 Out Of Stock Out Of Stock Email me when back in stock Top {{#if inStock}} {{#if isSubscribe}} {{button.label}} {{else}} {{button.label}} {{/if}} {{/if}} {{#if isOutofStock}}

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The story starts out simply enough: Jess Aarons wants to be the fastest boy in the fifth grade--he wants it so bad he can taste it. He's been practicing all summer, running in the fields around his farmhouse until he collapses in a sweat. Then a tomboy named Leslie Burke moves into the farmhouse next door and changes his life forever. Not only does Leslie not look or act like any girls Jess knows, but she also turns out to be the fastest runner in the fifth grade. After getting over the shock and humiliation of being beaten by a girl, Jess begins to think Leslie might be okay.

Despite their superficial differences, it's clear that Jess and Leslie are soul mates. The two create a secret kingdom in the woods named Terabithia, where the only way to get into the castle is by swinging out over a gully on an enchanted rope. Here they reign as king and queen, fighting off imaginary giants and the walking dead, sharing stories and dreams, and plotting against the schoolmates who tease them. Jess and Leslie find solace in the sanctuary of Terabithia until a tragedy strikes and the two are separated forever. In a style that is both plain and powerful, Katherine Paterson's characters will stir your heart and put a lump in your throat.

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All summer, Jess pushed himself to be the fastest boy in the fifth grade, and when the year's first school-yard race was run, he was going to win.But his victory was stolen by a newcomer, by a girl, one who didn't even know enough to stay on the girls' side of the playground. Then, unexpectedly, Jess finds himself sticking up for Leslie, for the girl who breaks rules and wins races. The friendship between the two grows as Jess guides the city girl through the pitfalls of life in their small, rural town, and Leslie draws him into the world of imaginations world of magic and ceremony called Terabithia. Here, Leslie and Jess rule supreme among the oaks and evergreens, safe from the bullies and ridicule of the mundane world. Safe until an unforeseen tragedy forces Jess to reign in Terabithia alone, and both worlds are forever changed.

In this poignant, beautifully rendered novel, Katherine Paterson weaves a powerful story of friendship and courage.

Edition details

• Publisher: Scholastic
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0590132008
• ISBN 13: 9780590132008
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 128