Bridge to Terabithia
by Katherine Paterson · Grade 4-6 · Ages Ages 9-12
Jess Aarons wants to be the fastest runner in his grade, but a new neighbor, Leslie Burke, surprises everyone with her speed and imagination. Together, Jess and Leslie become friends and create a secret make-believe kingdom in the woods called Terabithia, where they can be brave rulers and escape everyday worries.
Key vocabulary
An area of land that someone or something thinks of as their own place.
To win control of something, often by being very brave or strong.
The part of your mind that helps you make up pictures, stories, and ideas.
A small, narrow stream of water.
Very serious and quiet, often because something feels important.
A strong feeling of worry or fear about something that might happen.
A person or group that is against someone or causes trouble for them.
A land or place ruled by a king or queen, real or pretend.