Bridge to Terabithia

Bread and Roses, Too

Who Am I?: Exploring What It Means to Be a Child of God

The Day of the Pelican

Of Nightingales That Weep

The Invisible Child: On Reading and Writing Books for Children

Jip: His Story

The Sign of the Chrysanthemum (Harper Trophy Book)

Un puente hasta Terabithia (Bridge to Terabithia) is a novel by Katherine Paterson that tells the story of Jess Aarons, a young boy who dreams of being the fastest runner in his grade. He meets Leslie Burke, a new girl in town, who beats him in a race and becomes his friend. Together, they create an imaginary kingdom in the woods named Terabithia, where they reign as king and queen. This secret sanctuary becomes a place of friendship and adventure for them, as they use it to escape the challenges of their everyday lives. However, tragedy strikes when Leslie dies in an accident while visiting Terabithia alone. Jess struggles with his grief and guilt, but ultimately finds the courage to accept the loss of his friend. He honors Leslie's memory by sharing the magic of Terabithia with his younger sister, May Belle, thus passing on the legacy of imagination and friendship.

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Bridge to Terabithia

Donna Diamond, Katherine Paterson, 1977

Bread and Roses, Too

Katherine Paterson, 2006

Who Am I?: Exploring What It Means to Be a Child of God

Katherine Paterson, 1992

The Day of the Pelican

Katherine Paterson, 2009

Of Nightingales That Weep

Haru Wells, Haru Wells Katherine Paterson, Katherine Paterson, 1974

The Invisible Child: On Reading and Writing Books for Children

Katherine Paterson, 2001

Jip: His Story

Katherine Paterson, 1996

The Sign of the Chrysanthemum (Harper Trophy Book)

Peter Landa, Katherine Paterson, 1973