Bridge to Terabithia

Paterson, K., & Diamond, D. (1977). Bridge to Terabithia. New York, NY: Crowell. (Newberry 1978)

Expecting to be the fastest kid in 5th grade, Jess is astonished when Leslie, the new girl in town, beats him at a race.  Over time, Jess and Leslie become best friends and create the land of Terabithia where they rule as king and queen until an unforeseen accident changes the course of their lives.

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