Bridge to Terabithia

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    I recently read the book Bridge to Terabithia, then watched the movie. They are about a boy, named Jess, who makes friends with a new girl, named Leslie at his school and together they create a whole new world called Terabithia. The book was written by Katherine Paterson and published by Trophy Newbery. The movie was made by Disney and was directed by Gabor Csupo and starred Josh Hutcherson as Jess Aarons, AnnaSophia Robb as Leslie Burke, and Zooey Deschanel as Ms. Edmunds. As I watched the movie

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    “Bridge To Terabithia 2” is an example of fan fiction because it features many significant differences of Bridge To Terabithia, while still maintaining characters and some parts of the plot from the book. A key similarity between the fan fiction and book is tone. The tone is very depressing and sad:”Both Bill and Judy grew concerned when their normally active, vibrant, and quite talkative daughter became withdrawn and quiet”(5). This quote is stated while the Burke’s were on their way to the hospital

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    Bridge to Terabithia ‘Bridge to Terabithia’ is a novel written by Katherine Paterson, published in 1977. In the novel, we learn that Jesse Aarons and Leslie Burke are best friends due to their shared imagination. The most important factor in their friendship is shared imagination as it revolves around all the other elements in their friendship, such as trust and honesty. It is also the most important factor because it is what started their friendship, made it so special and ended it. As presented

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    In the novel, Bridge to Terabithia, Katherine Paterson (1977) tells an incredible story of the friendship between two fifth graders. Jess Aarons is the middle child of his family, who quickly becomes friends with Leslie Burke, his new classmate, and neighbor. Leslie is the only child from her well educated and open minded parents, who moved to the rural parts of Virginia from the big city to "reassess their value structure," inferring that "they decided they were too hooked on money and success,

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    The “Bridge to Terabithia” by Katherine Paterson, was banned and challenged in multiple states across the country. This story is about two kids who become good friends and create an imaginary kingdom name “Terabithia”. This was banned because of the plot, offensive language, the use of “Lord”, and Satanism. Credibility There is sufficient evidence within the article to make a valid argument. There was multiple reasons and situations presented to explain why this book was banned. The conclusion

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    Katherine Patterson’s Bridge to Terabithia All children can relate in someway to Katherine Patterson’s Newberry Medal-winning children’s novel, Bridge to Terabithia. The characters are realistic people who could be one’s next door neighbors. From the shy and demure Jess to the vivacious and carefree Leslie, every kid can relate to one of the characters in this novel. The themes in this novel vary as much as the characters. Bridge to Terabithia is a good coming-of-age book that captures

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    Katherine Paterson’s novel, Bridge to Terabithia, is a heartfelt story about the friendship of two young outcasts. However, do to the harsh language and emotional plot line, there is often debate about where the book fits in curriculum. Every state has its own policies that define what material is appropriate for particular grade levels, but in the state of Alabama, I believe Bridge to Terabithia should be introduced in the fifth grade. Bridge to Terabithia is about a young boy named Jess who feels

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    The novel, Bridge to Terabithia, written by Katherine Paterson is about a tale two young kids, Jess Aarons and Leslie Burke and their adventures together. In this wonderful book, the author focuses on the struggles as well as the positive aspects of being an outsider during adolescence. By choosing to create a story about social acceptance, Paterson is able to connect and relate to children and teenagers of all kinds all around the world. At the start of the book, Jess spends his summer

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    Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson has been one of the most challenged books in recent history. Partially based on a true story, Bridge to Terabithia tells the story of a friendship between a young girl, Leslie, and boy, Jesse (Jess for short), and their adventures in a land they call “Terabithia.” At the end, the girl dies. Typically read between 4th and 6th grade, this book helps to teach children about death and loss; and it helps many understand such difficult topics before being faced

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    While I am reading the novel Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson I am constantly making my own connections to it. When I was reading this book it reminded me of and other novel called The Great Gilly Hopkins by Katherine Paterson because the characters Leslie and Gilly from the book are both adventurous girls, and they have many male characteristics. Also I can relate with the main character because both of us have siblings and we are all the time stuck behind their shadows. The main character

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