Bridge to Terabithia

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Summary: Good book.
Review: I had to read the book for 7th grade Reading. It was a good book, that even made the teacher almost cry when Leslie died. And for people who don't like the swearing, the kids are going to hear it some where in their live.

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Summary: Bridge To Teribithia
Review: This book was one of the greatest books I've read. It was filled with everything that you could want in a book. It was exciting, happy, and sad. The relationship between Jess, and Leslie was one that every child would love to have. A best friend that is always there for you. All around this book was really, really great!

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Summary: This was a very good but sad book.
Review: This book was very sad. It is about a guy named Jess who lives in the country and wants to be the fastest runner in the fifth grade. But a new girl moves in next to him, and out runs him. He gets very mad. Then him and the girl, Leslie, become good freinds. They form their own secret kingdom, called Terebithia. They spend much time here. One day Jess went to Washington D.C with his music teacher. That day Leslie swung across the rope to get to Terebithia, but fell in the creek and died. Jess didnt believe everyone at first. He could not deal with the death of his best friend. This book was very good.

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Summary: Very good for children to learn about how to cope with death
Review: Jesse is a very strong boy, that has to deal with the stresses of being an only boy in a family of girls. He finds a friend, Leslie, to help he put a little pain away for awhile. They make a magical world called Terabithia and they are the rulers of this land, KING and Queen. But one tragic day he comes home and finds out that his best friend, Leslie, is dead. It is hard for him to deal with it at first, but as a little time goes by he learns how to cope with her death. By making the sister that idols him, the new QUEEN.

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Summary: TERABITHIA IS A PLACE WE ALL NEED TO GO TO ESCAPE!!!
Review: THIS IS MY FAVORITE BOOK OF ALL TIME, AND READING IT OVER FOR MY COLLEGE CLASS WAS NO DIFFERENT I STILL CRIED, AND FELT LIKE I WAS LESLIE, A YOUNG TOM-BOY.

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Summary: This book has followed me through life
Review: I first read this book in the 4th grade, picking it up in the school library. In the 7th grade it was assigned reading and again I read it. In 11th grade I picked up a copy to give to a friend and I read it again (before giving it to him). Now that I'm a senior in college, I've decided to finally purchase a copy for myself. I want to read it again. And I can't wait until my neice is old enough for me to share it with her. Everyone should read this book, young and old alike.

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Summary: Very Poor
Review: It's hard to understand why people think this book is wonderful. I couldn't even finish it. The swearing was very distracting. It was even sometimes quite boring. I do not recommend this book at all.

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Summary: DON'T BAN THIS BOOK!!
Review: This wonderful story teaches children how to imagine and care, and go on after tragedy. It is a wonderful, full, glowing story about very real emotions and friendship. It teaches growth and how to go on and learn from your past. It teaches children to dream and love and care about people, even if their ideas are different from your own. It teaches children to question and learn their own values and boundaries. It is a frequently banned book, which is a tragedy. Please read this book with your children and enjoy their tears and smiles with them. I promise that you will not regret the experience. Share with them this wonderful story of youth and growing.

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Summary: Catharsis for the young and old
Review: Katherine Patterson's Bridge to Terabithia is certainly one of the finest books on friendship that I have ever read. Jess and Leslie profoundly impact each other as they develop immutable ties. Patterson's writing is beautifully crafted, enabling the reader to become enveloped in the lives of the protagonists. Jess is a weakling, barely surviving in in his carefully structured world. Leslie is a free-thinking pugilist, challenging Jess and his queasy quirks. The two realize the need they have for each other, and they quickly cement a platonic bond through their imaginary kingdom in the woods. Terabithia becomes the place where they vanguish all foes and revel in their newly-formed closeness. Reborn and invigorated, Jess conquers his slimy-palmed fears and stares wide-eyed at the shiny world around him. I am a third grade teacher and a lover of all forms and genres of literature. This book provides readers of all ages with a chance to challenge their preconceived notions of friendships, particularly between members of the opposite sex. Adults and children alike will appreciate the wonderful imagery and symbolism infused throughout the work. This is an extremely special book. Share this one with those about whom you deeply care.

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Summary: You can't put it down!
Review: I read Bridge to Terabithia By Katherine Patterson It starts out out that Leslie moves in next door to Jessie. The next day Leslie goes to school and meets Jessie. Jessie thinks he's the fastest in the grade. Until Leslie comes and then she wins the race. Then she is the fastest in the grade. Jessie is jealous. After that every day after school Leslie and Jessie get together. Jessie and Leslie get some scrap wood and build a little hut and they call it Terabithia. At the end of the book Jessie builds a bridge to Terabithia so they didn't have to swing across on a vine. I liked the book because it had sad, happy, and funny part in it. One of the funny parts was when Leslie and Jessie tried to take Leslie's dog to Terabithia on rainy day.