Bridge to Terabithia (novel)
1977 novel by Katherine Paterson
Bridge to Terabithia is a novel by Katherine Paterson.
| Author | Katherine Paterson |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Donna Diamond |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's novel |
| Publisher | Crowell |
Publication date | 1977-10-21 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover, paperback) |
| ISBN | 0-690-01359-0 (hardback edition) |
| OCLC | 2818232 |
Summary
changeBridge to Terabithia is about two children who create a fictional kingdom in a forest. The two main characters are Leslie Burke and Jess Aarons.[1]
The author thought of writing this book after her son David L. Paterson's friend Lisa Hill died from being struck by lightning in 1974.
Honors
changeIn 1978, the book won the Newbery Medal.[2]
The work was also awarded an ALA Notable Children's Book, which is given to the best children's books of the year.
Related pages
changeReferences
change- ↑ Bridge to Terabithia Archived 2013-11-27 at the Wayback Machine; retrieved 2012-2-25.
- ↑ "Opinion: What Have Other People Thought About Bridge to Terabithia?"; retrieved 2012-2-25.
