Bridge to Terabithia

We purchased this on my nook for my 13 yr old son because he wanted to use it for a book report. He had seen the movie a few years ago and thought he might like the book as well. He read it in just a few days and after finishing it he commented that it was one of the best books he's read in a long time (and he reads a lot of books). Honestly I was a little surprised; I hadn't actually expected that strong of a response. When I asked him more about it, he said that he felt the author was so descriptive and really painted the scenery so well with words. He felt like he was able to really follow along in his imagination. He also said that - like most other books that are made into movies - he liked the book much better than the movie. Overall, we were very pleased with the purchase, and will probably read this in the future with our other kids as well.

I have fond memories of reading this book as a child-I still vividly remember crying hysterically on my bed. Now as an adult, and a teacher- it still remains one of my favorites...and still makes me cry hysterically. It is a beautiful and POWERFUL story of friendship,imagination, the longing to be accepted, courage, and healing. One note- be aware of the discussion in the book between the young characters that child abuse should be kept a 'family secret' and stress with readers the importance on NOT keeping it a secret.

Bridge to Terabithia is a novel about a boy and his family. One day a girl and her family moved into the house beside Jess. Jess hated her at the beginning of the story because she beat him at the races at school. Then one day they became friends. Jess was not expecting to come home and see his whole family sitting in the living room crying. They all thought that something bad had happened to him. But he had went with his teacher to a museum. When Jess stepped in the door his father was there to tell him what had happened to his friend. Jess did not believe him at first tell he went to the neighbors house to find that it was true, his friend had died. When Jess and Leslie became friends they make up a place called Terabithia. They go there everyday when they get off the bus. One day Jess goes to a museum with his teacher and did not ask Leslie if she wanted to go. When he got home he found that something bad happened to one of his friends. I think the story is good. It teaches you a good listen not to bully people. Because in the story a bully does something to Leslie and Jess, so they make a note and said it was from someone that she liked. The bully believed them and she didn't bully them again!!

This book makes you cry and laugh. When Leslie is first introduced you aren't sure about her, but then you get to know her. I also loved May Belle. But Jesse, really gives the story life. He doesn't think he has guts, but it takes lots of them to stick up for the new kid. The pain he must have felt at the loss of Leslie I can relate to, my grandmother died when I was yong. It takes guts to handle all the things he had to. But I think having the guts to do that earns him the title of King.

This is a wonderful story of two friends getting togather to use their imagination. I cannot tell you more or that will spoil the book but it is certainly a really good movie to but it describes more in the book

I love this book 5 star rating. You should read it too. A very heart touching book.

I first read this book back in fourth grade and I still love it! Its a really good story about friendship.

Liked it it was fun:-)

This has ups and downs. I loved it.

I finished reading this book and discussing it. I believe this is the best book i ever read. The tragedy at the end is not to ruin the book. No, not at all. It only adds to the specialness and rare greatness of the book. Terabithia, Jess and Leslie's special place across the creek, is a wonderful place of chilhood fun and imagination. A tear jerker, yes, but if you read it through and THINK about it, I'm sure it will be the best book you ever read too.

I luv the book so much i have it on auto book

I saw the movie but i have not finished the book yet but it is a really good book and you should get it if you are looking at this review right now.

I saw a book trailer for this today then read it and i loved it

I dont know how you hate iy i have read three times and it rocks! Also when i was in grade five my teacher first read it than had us watch the movie! So what you talking about :p

Actully I' m still reading the book for school and I think the author has done a beautiful job writing it plus the movie was brilliant

Amazing book! Very interesting kids.Good book for ages (10-12).What a horrible tragedy.

BEST BOOK EVER WRITTEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The book was hard to get in to but it a really good book!!! :)

We were assigned to read this book in 6th grade (I'm in 10th grade now) because we were apparently horrible and slow readers. I felt sort of insulted about that but I was glad this book was given to us because the other book was completely boring when we were reading it. It was the best book I've ever read and I expressed so many emotions in it. This was the book that triggered my love for reading, I didn't know how exciting it could be to find such a whole new world in a book and all the emotions out of it.

To the person who posted on 1-26-2006; You don't know what your talking about. There is this boy and he is blind to the world. He walks around always trying to be the best runner. Then this girl pops into play. She is a faster runner and a better person. At first he hates her. Then they become friends. They create a world of magic to play in. They become even closer. They are ripped apart by a great tragidy. The boy cries and grieves. Lastly he learns to pass his world onto someone else so they may enjoy the wonders of his world. I do admit that this book is at first a little slow but picks up speed. It doesn't help that the tragidy is so sudden so the book doesn't build up a climax. I cried so hard when I read this book. I rate this book 4 and 3 fourths out of five.

This novel is about a girl Leslie tha moves to a house next to the one of Jess. They are very good friends, and they make a magical kingdom called Terabithia in the woods. One day Jess gies with the music teacher(he has a crush on her)when Jess gets home after the museum the parents told him that Leslie past away because to get to Terabithia they have to swig a ropw to the other side,but this time the rope broke.I think is a verry cute,funny but sad story. BY THE WAY THERE IS A MOVIE IN YOUTUBE AND FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM @clara_1201

I love this books,but the is so sad.

Love the movie!!!

Really good but one of the sadest books i know

I think that this book is.amazing and imgation is involved