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Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson

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littlefoot10's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This book has been on my list to read for what feels like forever.

I've been the movie, I know what heartbreak lies within the pages. What I didn't realize is how short this novel actually is. I read it in one sitting. I actually read two books today because this book was so short.

While the writing of the children who were annoying and maybe English wasn't their greatest strengths was annoying, this book still struck a cord.

Leslie is what makes this book. Terabithia is magical and because of Leslie you believe anything is possible. The grief that Jess feels is real. I was crying like a baby during the last bit of the book.

Definitely worth a read for readers of all ages.

brookey8888's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Literally knew nothing about this and have never seen the movie. This was actually very sweet and kind of depressing. I think this is a good story for children because there’s so many lessons and events that happen in children’s lives. I could live without the fat phobia though. I’m glad I read this!

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nicolelarimore's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I so wish I had read this book a child. Having seen the movie, I can appreciate the adaptation, but it was a bit misleading. I went into reading the book thinking the "magic" would be real, but in a way, I'm glad it wasn't. The story was equally wholesome and heartbreaking, and I'm still recovering from it.

sassenachrandall's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny relaxing sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

amycam's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

ggreeley's review against another edition

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5.0

This book lends itself to great conversations about unlikely friendships and dealing with difficult emotions. I love this book. A tear-jerker for sure!