Bridge to Terabithia

Zusatztext 15 Banned Books Every Tween and Teen Should Read Informationen zum Autor 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 children's 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. Klappentext Now a major motion picture, discover the beloved Newbery Medal-winning story of Jess Aarons and Leslie Burke. Join Jess and Leslie as they form an unlikely friendship and create the imaginary land of Terabithia. There they rule as king and queen, until a terrible tragedy occurs that helps Jess understand just how much he has learned from Leslie. Zusammenfassung Now a major motion picture from Disney, starring Josh Hutcherson and Zooey Deschanel! Discover the beloved Newbery Medal-winning story by bestselling author Katherine Paterson, a modern classic of friendship and loss.   Jess Aarons has been practicing all summer so he can be the fastest runner in the fifth grade. And he almost is, until the new girl in school, Leslie Burke, outpaces him. The two become fast friends and spend most days in the woods behind Leslie's house, where they invent an enchanted land called Terabithia. One morning, Leslie goes to Terabithia without Jess and a tragedy occurs. It will take the love of his family and the strength that Leslie has given him for Jess to be able to deal with his grief. In addition to being a Newbery Medal winner,  Bridge to Terabithia  was also named an ALA Notable Children's Book and has become a touchstone of children's literature, as have many of Katherine Paterson's other novels, including  The Great Gilly Hopkins  and  Jacob Have I Loved . ...

Product details

• Authors: Donna (ill) Diamond, Katherina Paterson, Katherine Paterson
• Assisted by: Donna Diamond (Illustration)
• Publisher: Harper Collins Usa
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 12
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.12.2006
• EAN: 9780061253706
• ISBN: 978-0-06-125370-6
• No. of pages: 208
• Dimensions: 105 mm x 170 mm x 8 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Mankind; JUVENILE FICTION: Classics, JUVENILE FICTION: Fantasy & Magic, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Friendship, JUVENILE FICTION: Horror, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / New Experience, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Farm Animals, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Death, Grief, Bereavement, JUVENILE FICTION: Stories in Verse (see also Poetry), JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Emigration & Immigration, JUVENILE FICTION: Ghost Stories *