Bridge to Terebithia

Reader reviewed by Allison

This was a great book! What I liked about it was that it didnt have too much unrealistic things in it. It is also a great book because it gets your emotions running. It made me laugh, cry, giggle, and just about anything you can imagine. I definitely recommend reading this book. There is one Warning, though, the beginning of the book may be hard to get into, but trust me, it gets better. I didnt think that it was the best book ever, but it was pretty great!

Reader reviewed by Tracers (actingrules)

I heard a lot of different opinions on this book from sad and depressing to a must read book. I wanted to see for myself&&

Eleven year old, Jess Aarons has a pretty boring life. At home hes the only boy besides his dad in a family of 5 girls. His two older sisters are vain and dont care about anyone but themselves, his two younger sisters are unbelievably annoying, and his mom is overworked. At school he gets bullied around and almost all of his teachers bore him to death. His only two comforts are running in his familys field early in the morning and his music teacher who is the only person who appreciates his unique love for drawing.

However, when Leslie Burke moved in next door and beat him in a very important school race, Jess didnt think his life could get any worse. Oddly, his life changes when he unexpectedly befriends her. She shows him how to have fun by using her great imagination and creativity. She is a great example of a life loving human being. When Jess thinks their friendship couldnt get any more wonderful, she starts an imaginary world and dubs them King and Queen.

I have read one other book of Katherine Patersons, The Master Puppeteer.

I wasnt surprised when I found out that it won the 1977 National Book Award. I really enjoyed it and was looking forward to reading Bridge to Terabithia.

I have to say Katherine is a very amazing author with a great way of writing! She made me laugh, smile, and cry my eyes out in her book. Although, this book was very sad, it reminds you that life doesnt always have happy endings and that memory isnt a bad thing.

I enjoyed this book and would recommend it for ages 13+.

Reader reviewed by Riney

The Bridge to Terebithia is a story of friendship, imagination, and life. It is about two different characters, one from a rich, educated family, while the other is from a poor family, who come together to create their own little world. They have their own adventures and experience life in a whole different ways.

This is an amazing book, but it did not reach the full five stars, because at times, the story was a bit dull. Also, the story is set in an era where it's hard to connect to the characters. Otherwise, it is an amazing work.

Reader reviewed by Natalie

Jess has a girl named Leslie in his class and they become friends. Together they create an imaginary kingdom called “Terabithia” which they rule. But a horrible accident occurs and Jess is alone. Will he be able to go on?

Reader reviewed by Savannah

I read this book about two years ago, and I still remember it perfectly! It has so many Ups and Downs in it! Once you start reading it, you're hooked!