Bridge to Terabithia
by Katherine Paterson (Author), Donna Diamond (Illustrator)
About the Author:
"Katherine Paterson is the internationally acclaimed author of over 35 books for children and young adults.
She has twice won both the Newbery Medal and the National Book Award. She received the 1998 Hans Christian Andersen Medal as well as the 2006 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award for the body of her work, and was the National Ambassador for Children's Literature for the Library of Congress.
Two of her best-selling books have been made into feature films - "The Bridge to Terabithia" and "The Great Gilly Hopkins". An active promoter of reading, education and literacy, she lives in Barre, Vermont. She has four children and seven grandchildren, and her beloved dog, Pixie."
Visit Katherine Paterson on her web site at www.terabithia.com
Book Summary:
"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. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. It’s a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom.
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."- Amazon.com
Author Visits - Katherine Paterson - Bridge to Terabithia
Reviews:
From School Library Journal
Jesse's colorless rural world expands when he becomes fast friends with Leslie, the new girl in school. But when Leslie drowns trying to reach their special hideaway, Terabithia, Jesse struggles to accept the loss of his friend. A Newbery Medal winner.
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https://www.amazon.com/Bridge-Terabithia-Katherine-Paterson-ebook/dp/B001UFP6JY/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Paterson%2C+K.Bridge+to+Terabithia&qid=1602376217&s=digital-text&sr=1-1
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