Blog Set #3 Bridge To Terabithia

Paterson, K. (1977). Bridge to Terabithia. New York: Harper. When Leslie Burke moves in to the neighboring farm, Jesse Aaron’s life is changed forever. Jesse and Leslie form a special bond and are inseparable. Leslie teaches Jesse to use his imagination and together they create a secret kingdom called Terabithia. After Leslie’s tragic death, Jesse learns see the world in a new way just like Leslie taught him. The plot adds depth to the story and has some unexpected events. The climax of the story makes readers want to continue reading to see how Jesse will deal with Leslie’s sudden death. Paterson also included several themes, which are discretely embedded in the story. Readers are able to see how Jesse deals with grief, death, and loyal friendship. This story can be used to teach a lesson on theme and older readers can identify and discuss the different themes found within the book.