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Bridge to Terabithia

by Katherine Paterson; Robert Sean Leonard

One of the saddest and most inspiring children's books of all time, 1978 Newbery Medal-winner THE BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA is a poignant, moving classic not to be missed. Ten-year-old Jess, an artistic loner in rural, working-class Virginia, finds himself beaten by a newcomer--a girl no less--in the boys' playground races on the first day of school. But soon, the two become inseparable friends, despite Leslie's strange family--who are wealthy and don't even own a TV set. The pair creates the elaborate fantasy world of Terabithia, where they rule as king and queen in their own secret hiding place. When an unimaginable tragedy sways Jess's world, he learns the real value of their exceptional friendship.

Available editions of Bridge to Terabithia

	9780060758332, Compact Disc, Harpercollins Childrens, 2005 $19.16 (NEW) Other copies of 9780060758332

	9780060734015, Paperback, Trophy Pr, 2005 $3.16 (New) Other copies of 9780060734015

	9780394768915, Audio Cassette, Sra, 1986 None currently available

	9780788734465, Compact Disc, Recorded Books, 2000 None currently available

	9780690046359, Reinforced Hardcover, Harpercollins, 1987 $1.00 (Good ) Other copies of 9780690046359

	9781557360106, Hardcover, Cornerstone Books, 1987 $1.00 (Good ) Other copies of 9781557360106

	9780064471473, Paperback, Harpercollins Childrens Books, 1996 $1.00 (Good ) Other copies of 9780064471473

	9780064401845, Paperback, Trophy Pr, 1987 $1.00 (Good) Other copies of 9780064401845

	9780060739416, Paperback, Harpercollins Childrens Books, 2004 $3.98 (Used - Very Good) Other copies of 9780060739416

	9780786296200, Hardcover, Thorndike Pr, 2007 $1.00 (Used - Good) Other copies of 9780786296200

	9781581180534, Hardcover, Thomas t Beeler, 2000 None currently available

	9780690013597, Hardcover, Harpercollins Childrens Books, 1977 $1.00 (Good ) Other copies of 9780690013597

	9780881039214, Prebinding, Bt Bound, 1999 $1.00 (Good ) Other copies of 9780881039214

	9780694524525, Audio Cassette, Harpercollins Childrens, 2000 $29.98 (Very Good) Other copies of 9780694524525

Publisher Notes

The timeless classic and winner of the Newbery Medal

Jess Aarons' greatest ambition is to be the fastest runner in the fifth grade. He's been practicing all summer and can't wait to see his classmates' faces when he beats them all. But on the first day of school, a new kid, a new girl, boldly crosses over to the boys' side of the playground and outruns everyone.

That's not a very promising beginning for a friendship, but Jess and Leslie Burke become inseparable. It doesn't matter to Jess that Leslie dresses funny or that her family has a lot of money -- but no TV. Leslie has imagination. Together, they create Terabithia, a magical kingdom in the woods where they reign as king and queen, and their imaginations set the only limits. Then one morning a terrible tragedy occurs. Only when Jess is able to come to grips with this tragedy does he finally understand the strength and courage Leslie has given him.

Performed by Robert Sean Leonard

Media Reviews

"The story is one of remarkable richness and depth, beautifully written."

Synopses

The life of a ten-year-old boy in rural Virginia expands when he becomes friends with a newcomer who subsequently meets an untimely death trying to reach their hideaway, Terabithia, during a storm.

First Line

Ba-room, ba-room, ba-room, baripity, baripity, baripity--good. His dad had the pickup going. He could get up now. Jess slide out of bed and into his overalls.

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