Bridge to Terabithia

Paterson, Katherine. (1972). Bridge to Terabithia. New York: HarperCollins Publishers.

This is a story of friendship and courage that takes place in the summer and is about a new girl in town (Leslie) who steals a boy’s (Jess) victory on a race by breaking the rules.  Despite their differences they become very good friends. He helps her get through difficult situtations and she introduces him into her world of imagination and magic which was called Terabithia.  It is here where they would escape the bullies and troubles of the real world. They both rule Terabithia until an unfortunate event takes place and Leslie dies leaving only Jess to rule Terabithia on his own.

This story can be used for creative writing and to teach how two people with differences can create an everlasting friendship and open their minds to be more accepting of others regardless of their differences.