Books similar to bridge to terabithia bridge to terabithia. Bottom slightly rubbed, near fine in a very good dust jacket that shows some light wear to the crown and foot of the spine. Noprep, predictable, and extremely userfriendly, this literature guide is perfect for. Highly intelligent and imaginative, it is her idea to build a fantasyland named terabithia across the creek.
Katherine patersons bridge to terabithia is a 1977 childrens literature classic about two fifthgraders, jess aarons and leslie burke, who create an imaginary kingdom named terabithia in the woods where they rule as king and queen and where the only limit is their imaginations. A short summary of katherine patersons bridge to terabithia. This category covers questions about the novel, bridge to terabithia by katherine paterson, and its 1985 and 2007 film adaptions. Another chat with katherine paterson this interview covers patersons life and work, not just bridge to terabithia. Leslie burke jesss new nextdoor neighbor and best friend. Goodreads members who liked bridge to terabithia also liked.
The themes of bridge to terabithia discusses such topics as friendship and family as presented in both the book and the movie through interviews with the young lead actors, the book s author, katherine paterson, and several librarians and school teachers. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. Bridge to terabithia, by katherine paterson, is a newbery medalwinning childrens classic. Jess is twelve years old and about to start a new school year. Bridge to terabithia is a work of childrens literature about two lonely children who create a magical forest kingdom in their imaginations. Dvd cover check out the cover for the dvd release of the 2007 movie. Also please note that the film takes a rather dramatic turn towards the end like many beloved childrens novels often do. Originally published in 1972, it is the story of an unlikely friendship, the power of the imagination, and a tragedy that ends in death. Bridge to terabithia is a 2007 american comingofage fantasy adventure film directed by gabor csupo and adapted for film by david l. Bridge to terabithia by katherine paterson alibris. This test covers factual knowledge of plot,events, characters, etc.
Bridge to terabithia whole book test by margaret whisnant. I heard about this on laurens blog called northern plunder. Feb 05, 2012 bridge to terabithia book trailer egurba525. Inspiration for the novel resulted from a terrible event on august 14, 1974 when. In addition to being a newbery award winner, bridge to terabithia was also named an ala notable childrens book and has become a touchstone of childrens literature, as have many of katherine patersons other novels, including the great gilly hopkins and jacob have i loved. Free audio and lesson plan for bridge to terabithia. Students will find it necessary to read the book thoroughly and carefully in order to score well on. Bridge to terabithia 40th anniversary edition by katherine. The themes of bridge to terabithia discusses such topics as friendship and family as presented in both the book and the movie through interviews with the young lead actors, the books author, katherine paterson, and several librarians and school teachers. It focuses on the sweet friendship of a tween boy and girl who share imaginative play, creating a world of their own just a rope swing away, far from the school bullies they face. Written in 1977, the story was supposedly inspired by. Apr, 2008 a scene from bridge to terabithia no infringement intended, for entertainment purposes only. Paterson drew inspiration for the novel from a real event that occurred in august 1974. Bridge to terabithia was also named an ala notable childrens book and has become a touchstone of childrens literature, as have many of katherine patersons other novels, including the great gilly hopkins and jacob have i loved.
Parents need to know that bridge to terabithia, by katherine paterson, won the 1978 newbery medal. Buy bridge to terabithia by katherine paterson online at alibris. In 1977 her third book, the master puppeteer, won the national book award in childrens literature. Students will find it necessary to read the book thoroughly and carefully in order to score well on this quiz. Jess slid out of bed and into his overalls clothing that covers the whole body and that painters or mechanics use so they dont get dirty. This book lets actions and reactions speak for themselves. This newbery medalwinning novel by bestselling author katherine paterson is a modern classic of friendship and loss. See more ideas about bridge to terabithia, katherine paterson and novels. Bridge to terabithia has been a much discussed book since it was first published over 40 years ago. Free audio and lesson plan for bridge to terabithia posted on august 18, 2008 by recordedbooks new for the 20082009 school year, recorded books is offering 4packs of our most popular audiobooks on playaway, cd, or cassette with an accompanying cdrom filled with detailed lesson plans, project ideas, handouts, worksheets, and quizzes for each. As soon as i read the book blurb i had to go ahead and get a copy, which i then read immediately.
In preparation for her career as an overseas missionary, paterson went to graduate school to study bible and christian education, and then in 1957 she traveled to japan. The film bridge to terabithia should please all fans of the book and especially anyone that likes fantasy films, you will definitely want to view this really excellent bluray disc. Mar 12, 2014 bridge to terabithia book cover the book bridge to terabithia by katherine paterson is a great book. Bridge to terabithia, katherine paterson bridge to terabithia is a work of childrens literature about two lonely children who create a magical forest kingdom in their imaginations. The 40th anniversary edition of the classic newbery medalwinning title by beloved author katherine paterson, with brandnew bonus materials including an authors note by katherine herself and a foreword by new york times bestselling author kate dicamillo. The film, starring josh hutcherson, annasophia robb, robert patrick, bailee madison, and zooey deschanel, and released by walt disney pictures, is based on katherine patersons 1977 novel of the same name. This novel study for bridge to terabithia, by katherine paterson, contains 108 pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary by chapter, reading response activities, assessments, and more.
Nov 04, 2012 katherine patersons bridge to terabithia is a 1977 childrens literature classic about two fifthgraders, jess aarons and leslie burke, who create an imaginary kingdom named terabithia in the woods where they rule as king and queen and where the only limit is their imaginations. Choose which one of them you feel best fits the story. Bridge to terabithia the 1985 tv movie includes an appearance by annette otoole as miss edmunds. Find books like bridge to terabithia from the worlds largest community of readers. Baroom, baroom, baroom, baripity, baripity, baripity, baripity. In addition to being a newbery medal winner, bridge to terabithia was also named an ala notable childrens book and has become a touchstone of childrens literature. Each one is a cover that was actually used when publishing the book bridge to terabithia. Honest names for all the books on your english syllabus. Using lumber given to him by leslies parents, jess is inspired to build a bridge across to terabithia, so that both he and may belle can get there safely. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
Bridge to terabithia by katherine paterson what i love about this cover. The bridge to terabithia characters covered include. Oct 21, 1977 bridge to terabithia, katherine paterson bridge to terabithia is a work of childrens literature about two lonely children who create a magical forest kingdom in their imaginations. Hes been practicing all summer and cant wait to see his classmates faces when he beats them all. Inspiration for the novel resulted from a terrible event on. Aug 18, 2008 free audio and lesson plan for bridge to terabithia posted on august 18, 2008 by recordedbooks new for the 20082009 school year, recorded books is offering 4packs of our most popular audiobooks on playaway, cd, or cassette with an accompanying cdrom filled with detailed lesson plans, project ideas, handouts, worksheets, and quizzes for each. We readers cant see terabithia except as jess and leslie perceive it we have to imagine it along.
Bridge to terabithia is a tearjerking story about friendship, courage, imagination and loss. Jess, from an uneducated family in rural virginia, has been practicing all summer to become the fastest runner at schoola reputation more desirable. Leslies family is affluent and well educated, in stark contrast with the rest of the residents in the area, and has an entirely different slant on life than any of the neighbors. It covers some pretty adult topics while still remaining a great kids read. This study guide and infographic for katherine patersons bridge to terabithia offer summary and analysis on themes, symbols, and other literary devices found in the text. Patersons fourth and most popular book, bridge to terabithia, was published in 1977 and won the 1978 john newbery medal. Sparknotes is here for you weve got everything you need to ace or teach. The story is set in the mid to late 1970s in rural virginia. This book is not for sensitive children or for most readers. Bridge to terabithia is a middle grade classic american book. This novel study for bridge to terabithia, by katherine paterson, contains 108 pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary by chapter, reading response activities, assessments, and more focus standards include figurative language, theme, character analysis, plot, and setting. After college, paterson spent a year teaching in a rural school in northern virginia where her students later became the inspiration for the characters in bridge to terabithia. Jess, from an uneducated family in rural virginia, has been practicing all summer to become the fastest runner at schoola reputation more desirable than his present. A scene from bridge to terabithia no infringement intended, for entertainment purposes only.
Paterson, who has already earned regard with her historical fiction set in japan, proves to be just as eloquent and assured when dealing with contemporary american childrenand americans of very different backgrounds at that. Chapter summaries in chapter fivemay belles dad gives her some twinkies. Then the dog took courage and paddled across the stream. White, author of stuart little and the trumpet of the swan, is a classic of childrens literature that is just about perfect. At the end of the book, jess returns to terabithia and has to save his sisters life when may belle tries to follow him. Paterson drew inspiration for the novel from a real event that occurred in august 1974 when her sons friend was struck dead by lightning.
Read this english essay and over 89,000 other research documents. It was written by katherine paterson and was published in 1977 by thomas crowell. Click on the link here to the bridge to terabithia book covers. Bridge to terabithia novel study unit distance learning by. Bridge to terabithia by katherine paterson bridge to terabithia whole book test is a set of 50 multiple choice questions covers the whole book and checks for basic comprehension. This was the cover of the book when i read it in 6th grade, though its changed a lot since then.
If it could be entered across a branch instead of swung into. It also features a childs death and grief in the aftermath of the. Focus standards include figurative language, theme, character analysis, plot, and setting. Some of the newer covers give a stronger indication of the fantastical elements in the story, but i love the simplicity of this cover. However, author katherine paterson covers leslies death in a gentle manner that allows for.
This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of bridge to terabithia by katherine paterson. Bridge to terabithia book cover the book bridge to. This free synopsis covers all the crucial plot points of bridge to terabithia. Bridge to terabithia whole book test by margaret whisnant tpt. See more ideas about bridge to terabithia, bridge and bridge painting. Processing the death of a beloved character like leslie is never easy for readers. The fortieth anniversary edition of the classic newbery awardwinning title by beloved author katherine paterson, with brandnew bonus materials including an authors note by katherine herself, and a foreword by new york times bestselling author kate dicamillo. Bridge to terabithia was also named an ala notable childrens book and has become a touchstone of childrens literature. Bridge to terabithia 40th anniversary edition katherine. A list of all the characters in bridge to terabithia. Your job is to choose the cover you feel is the best match for the book. She has twice won both the national book award and the american.
Since then, paterson has written more than thirty books. Jess aarons greatest ambition is to be the fastest runner in his grade. Unlike pure fantasy books like the lion, the witch, and the wardrobe, for example, where fantasylands are described in loving and exquisite detail, in this book terabithia exists only in the characters minds. There are 9 covers there that have been used for the book.