Bridge to Terabithia

Author: Katherine Paterson

Summary: Jeese Aarons, ordinary fifth graders whose only dream is winning the race held every recess, meets an unpredicted turn in his life when a girl moved in to an abandoned old field beside his family’s. Snatching his glory in the race track, and from other boys in school, he grows dislike to Leslie Burke, the new girl. Upon finding her social life isn’t as perfect as her all-around talents (as every girl envied her), and an incident between them, their relationship begins to get better. Then one day, Leslie brings him to Terabithia...

My Comments: Having adapted to movies and such, you must expect so much from this book. You’re not mistaken. Bridge to Terabithia offers you an interesting development of Jeese, from a timid boy to a full fledged king of Terabithia, cute feelings of first love, a journey of searching one’s true self and the tragic reality of life. Imagination isn’t just an ordinary skill. It shapes your life. Unexpected ending of the story, once again emphasizing its difference from many other books on the same theme. Must read.