Book : Bridge To Terabithia - Paterson, Katherine

-Titulo Original : Bridge To Terabithia

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HarperCollins

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About the Author Katherine Paterson is one of the world’s most celebrated and beloved authors. Among her many awards are two Newberys and two National Book Awards, and she was recently named a Living Legend” by the Library of Congress. She has been published in more than 22 languages in a variety of formats, from picture books to historical novels.Donna Diamond has illustrated numerous childrens books, including The Day of the Unicorn by Mollie Hunter and Riches by Esther Hautzig, as well as many book jackets. She lives in Riverdale, NY. HC-0064401847 Features: Subject: -Children. Dimensions: Overall Product Weight: -0.37 Pounds. From School Library Journal Jesses colorless rural world expands when he becomes fast friends with Leslie, the new girl in school. But when Leslie drowns trying to reach their special hideaway, Terabithia, Jesse struggles to accept the loss of his friend. A Newbery Medal winner. Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. Review “Set in contemporary rural America, the story is one of remarkable richness and depth, beautifully written.” - The Horn Book“Eloquent and assured.” - Kirkus Reviews15 Banned Books Every Tween and Teen Should Read - Brightly From the Back Cover A secret world of their ownJess Aarons greatest ambition is to be the fastest runner in the fifth grade. Hes been practicing all summer and cant wait to see his classmates faces when he beats them all. But on the first day of school, a new kid, a newgirl, boldly crosses over to the boys side of the playground and outruns everyone.Thats not a very promising beginning for a friendship, but Jess and Leslie Burke become inseparable. It doesnt matter to Jess that leslie dresses funny, or that her family has a lot of money -- but no TV. Leslie has imagination. Together, she and Jess create Terabithia, a magical kingdom in the woods where the two of them reign as king and queen, and their imaginations set the only limits. Then one morning a terrible tragedy occurs. Only when Jess is able to come to grips with this tragedy does he finally understand the strength and courage Leslie has given him. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Chapter OneJesse Oliver Aarons, Yr. Ba-room, ba-room, ba-room, baripity, baripity, baripity, baripity--Good. His dad had the pickup going. He could get up now. Jess slid out of bed and into his overalls. He didnt worry about a shirt because once he began running he would be hot as popping grease even if the morning air was chill, or shoes because the, bottoms of his feet were by now as tough as his worn-out sneakers. ere you going, Jess? May Belle lifted herself up sleepily from the double bed where she and Joyce Ann slept. Sh. He warned. The walls were thin. Momma would be mad as flies in a fruit jar if they woke her up this time of day. He patted May Belles hair and yanked the twisted sheet up to her small chin. Just over the cow field, he whispered. May Belle smiled and snuggled down under the- sheet. Gonna run? Maybe. Of course he was going to run. He had. gotten up early every day all summer to run. He figured if he worked at itand Lord, had he worked-he could be- the fastest runner in the fifth grade when school opened up. He had to be the fastest-not one of the fastest or next to the fastest, but the fastest. The very best. He tiptoed out of the house. The place was so rattly that it screeched whenever you put your foot down, but Jess had found that if you tiptoed, it gave only a low moan, and he could usually get outdoors without waking Momma or Ellie or Brenda or Joyce Ann. May Belle was another matter. She was going on seven, and she worshiped him, which was OK sometimes. When you were the only boy smashed between four sisters, and the older two had despised you ever since you stopped letting them dress you up and wheel you around in their rusty old doll carriage, and the littlest one.cr