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Bridge to Terabithia

Pages
78
Published
2004
Language
English

Synopsis

This is the story of Jess Aarons, a young boy in rural Virginia who feels like an outsider. His life changes when he befriends Leslie Burke, a spirited new girl in town. Together, they create a magical kingdom called Terabithia in the woods, a place where they can escape their everyday worries. But their special world is threatened by a sudden tragedy.

About the author

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Katherine Paterson

Katherine Paterson is the author of more than 40 books, including 18 novels for children and young people. She has twice won the Newbery Medal, for Bridge to Terabithia in 1978 and Jacob Have I Loved in 1981. The Patersons have four grown children and seven grandchildren. Katherine currently resides in Vermont with her faithful dog, Pixie.

Characters

Jess AaronsProtagonist
Leslie BurkeProtagonist
All characters in Bridge to Terabithia
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