Hello Everyone,
Below is my Goodreads review of the classic 1978 Newberry winner Bridge to Terabithia.
Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I still have several conflicting emotions when I think about the plot of this book. I like the plot as a whole, especially how Jess and Leslie choose to be friends without bothering about what other people may think, including Jess’s older sisters. Personally, I could have done without the profanity in several spots, although I am growing to understand it is needed for some young readers because it mirrors their lives. It is interesting how Katherine Paterson alludes to The Chronicles of Narnia series, especially Aslan.
Jess Aarons longs to be the fastest runner in the fifth grade and is dismayed when Leslie Burke, the new girl at school, beats him during one of the boys’ recess races. Yet, he chooses to be friends with Leslie, and together, they invent the magical world of Terabithia, where they rule wisely and vanquish foes courageously. In the real world, Jess and Leslie have to battle a seventh-grade bully; will they succeed? Will Jess learn to overcome his many fears in life and become strong in who he is? Will Leslie “fit in” at Lark Creek Elementary?