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Bridge to Terabithia
Book • 1977
Bridge to Terabithia is a novel that follows the friendship between Jess Aarons and Leslie Burke, two fifth-graders who create a magical forest kingdom in their imagination.
The story explores profound themes of friendship, identity, and courage as they escape the restraints of their mundane lives.
After Leslie's tragic death, Jess must come to terms with his loss and find a way to keep the magic of Terabithia alive by building a real bridge and sharing its lessons with his younger sister, Joyce Ann. The book deals with hard topics such as loneliness, insecurity, bullying, parental stress, and death, but ultimately shows that it's possible to overcome obstacles and find joy in life.
The story explores profound themes of friendship, identity, and courage as they escape the restraints of their mundane lives.
After Leslie's tragic death, Jess must come to terms with his loss and find a way to keep the magic of Terabithia alive by building a real bridge and sharing its lessons with his younger sister, Joyce Ann. The book deals with hard topics such as loneliness, insecurity, bullying, parental stress, and death, but ultimately shows that it's possible to overcome obstacles and find joy in life.
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