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Bridge to Terabithia

Bridge to Terabithia

Bridge to Terabithia is a work of children's literature about two lonely children who create a magical forest kingdom in their imaginations. It was written by Katherine Paterson and was published in 1977 by Thomas Crowell. In 1978, it won the Newbery Medal. Paterson drew inspiration for the novel from a real event that occurred in August 1974 when her son's friend was struck dead by lightning.


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“Even a prince may be a fool”

Leslie Burke
Bridge to Terabithia (1977)

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