Paterson, K. (1977). Bridge to
Terabithia. New York, NY: Crowell.
This book is a sweet tale of Jess, who wants to be the fastest runner in 5th grade when school starts up again in the fall and the new girl in town, Leslie, who beats everyone. Jess and Leslie become best friends and create an imaginary land known as Terabithia where they both have the power to rule as king and queen. Their relationship is beautiful until one fateful day when Jesse is invited to spend the day in the city with his teacher visiting a museum. After that moment your heart will be ripped from your chest and your will be reeling in all the should have, could have and would haves, just like Jess.
Assignment # 3 - Contemporary Realistic Fiction
The characters and
setting are the evaluation criteria for this book. We can deeply relate to both
characters, Jess’ struggle to be noticed by his family and Leslie’s struggle as
the new kid who is very different from everyone else. Jess is a cautious boy in
a family full of females that craves love and acknowledgement from his father. Leslie
is a free spirit who allows Jess to experience a little bit of that freedom in
their created setting of Terabithia.
The setting is the
escape that both of them need. It’s a
fantasy world in the woods behind Leslie’s house. They have ultimate control over it as King
and Queen, that is until tragedy strikes and Jess’ world crumbles. But he is given the love and acknowledgement
he needs to grieve the loss of his best friend and to come out stronger thanks
to her love and friendship. He then welcomes his sister into the setting.
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Discussion Guide: http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plan/bridge-terabithia-discussion-guide
Printables: https://printables.scholastic.com/shop/prcontent/Literature-Circle-Guide-Bridge-to-Terabithia/9780439271714-001
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