Katherine Paterson; Katherine Paterson (Book order)

Katherine Paterson; Katherine Paterson Book order

This author discovered her lifelong calling to write later in life, though she was surrounded by words and stories from a young age. Her early works, shaped by experiences including displacement and wartime, explore themes of hope, friendship, and the resilience of the human spirit. Through her distinctive style, she captures the complexities of human connection, creating characters that resonate across generations. Her writing stands as a testament to the transformative power of stories and how our experiences shape us.

Bridge to Terabithia

191 pages
7 hours of reading

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Jess Aarons' greatest ambition is to be the fastest runner in his grade. He's been practicing all summer and can't wait to see his classmates' faces when he beats them all. But on the first day of school, a new girl boldly crosses over to the boys' side and outruns everyone. That's not a very promising beginning for a friendship, but Jess and Leslie Burke become inseparable. Together they create Terabithia, a magical kingdom in the woods where the two of them reign as king and queen, and their imaginations set the only limits. Then one morning a terrible tragedy occurs. Only when Jess is able to come to grips with this tragedy does he finally understand the strength and courage Leslie has given him.