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Bridge to Terabithia / Katherine Paterson ; illustrated by Donna Diamond.

Paterson, Katherine, (author.). Diamond, Donna, (illustrator.).

Summary:

Book Description: 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.

Record details

ISBN: 0690013590
ISBN: 9780690013597
Physical Description: 128 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Publisher: New York, NY : Crowell, [1977]
Copyright: ©1977

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:	Jesse Oliver Aarons, Jr -- Leslie Burke -- Fastest kid in the fifth grade -- Rulers of Terabithia -- Giant killers -- Coming of Prince Terrien -- Golden room -- Easter -- Evil spell -- Perfect day -- No! -- Stranded -- Building the bridge.
Target Audience Note:	Interest age level : Ages 8 and up. 810L Lexile
Study Program Information Note:	Accelerated Reader AR MG 4.6 5 11. Accelerated Reader AR UG 4.6 5 11.
Awards Note:	Newbery Medal winner, 1978.