Bridge to Terabithia

Bridge to Terabithia

Bridge to Terabithia

Bridge to Terabithia

Overview

Jesse, alienated from the pragmatism of his family and rural Virginian culture, draws and dreams of becoming something special. Leslie, the new girl from the city and the ultimate outsider, opens a world of imagination, art and literature for him. Together they create Terabithia, a fantasy kingdom where they are safe from those who don’t understand them. Their friendship grows as Jesse’s world expands. When tragedy strikes, the strength gained in Terabithia takes Jesse forward on his own and lets him share the magic of his dreams.

Cautions

  • Caution Animals Animals

Details

  • Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Adaptation (Literature), Theatre for Young Audiences
  • Time Period: Contemporary, Present Day
  • Cast Attributes: Expandable Casting, Features Children, Role(s) for Teen(s), Flexible Cast Size, Roles for Children, Room for Extras
  • Target Audience: Appropriate for All Audiences

Authors

Author

Steve Liebman

Katherine Paterson

Katherine Paterson is the author of more than 30 books, including 16 novels for children and young people. She has twice won the Newbery Medal, for Bridge to Terabithia in 1978 and Jacob Have I Loved in 1981. The Master Puppeteer won the National Book Award in 1977 and The Gr ...
View full profile
Author

Stephanie S. Tolan