Bridge to Terabithia

Katherine Paterson

Oct 2009 · Sold by Harper Collins

About this ebook

The 40th anniversary edition of the classic Newbery Medal-winning title by beloved author Katherine Paterson, with brand-new bonus materials including an author's note by Katherine herself and a foreword by New York Times bestselling author Kate DiCamillo. 

Jess Aarons has been practicing all summer so he can be the fastest runner in the fifth grade. And he almost is, until the new girl in school, Leslie Burke, outpaces him. The two become fast friends and spend most days in the woods behind Leslie's house, where they invent an enchanted land called Terabithia. One morning, Leslie goes to Terabithia without Jess and a tragedy occurs. It will take the love of his family and the strength that Leslie has given him for Jess to be able to deal with his grief.

Bridge to Terabithia was also named an ALA Notable Children’s Book and has become a touchstone of children’s literature, as have many of Katherine Paterson’s other novels, including The Great Gilly Hopkins and Jacob Have I Loved.

Ratings and reviews

This book is amazing specially for kids 13+ . It gives you such a nice message about friendship. It will also teach you that no matter what, lonely or not, the person that you truly call a friend will always be in your heart.I like how the author explains each character and its problems. What I didn't like about the book is that sometimes it would give unnecessary scenes and it could get somewhat boring but other than that I loved the book.

This book is the worst book I have read in my entire life. It's so terrible that it makes me want to puke. This sorry excuse for a good book does not deserve a medal for anything at all. I hate this book. It was so funny when Leslie died and jess was like noooooooo and I was like yesssssssss.

I would very much recommend that you read this book. It is a heartfelt and sad little story. It can give helpful advice and teach children a lesson. Eve though it is very sad near the end it is still one of the best books I & my classmates have ever read. I even cried while reading this amazing little story. You really could say this is the best book ever. I restate, this book is the best book ever written in history, but if you disliked the story then I understand. WARNING: THIS BOOK IS EXTREMELY SAD!!!! Tribute to Katherine Paterson.

About the author

Katherine Paterson is one of the world’s most celebrated and beloved authors. Among her many awards are two Newberys and two National Book Awards, and she was recently named a "Living Legend” by the Library of Congress. She has been published in more than 22 languages in a variety of formats, from picture books to historical novels.

Donna Diamond has illustrated numerous children's books, including The Day of the Unicorn by Mollie Hunter and Riches by Esther Hautzig, as well as many book jackets. She lives in Riverdale, NY.