Bridge to Terabithia

Katherine Paterson · Harper & Row

🎯7+ yearsfriendshipimaginationlossadventure

🏆Industry vs. Inferiority

6-12 years — Developing skills and comparing to peers

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Scare Factor

Mild

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Read Aloud

20+ min

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Age Range

8+ years

📖 Description

Jess and Leslie create Terabithia, a kingdom in the woods. When tragedy strikes, Jess must find the courage to carry on and honor his friend's memory.

💡 Why We Recommend This

Handles grief with honesty and tenderness. Shows children that losing someone doesn't erase the love or the lessons they taught us.

✨ What Your Child Gains

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