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Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson Rationale by Kent L. Bryson Grade Level and Audience In this novel, Bridge to Terabithia, Katherine Paterson (1977) tells a fascinating story of friendship. Patersons novel is a heart warming story of two children who use each others strength to conquer and overcome many of their own weakness. Patersons vivid details of the characters, setting, language, and lifestyle afford the reader the opportunity to actually join in the cast of characters. Bridge to Terabithia is an excellent novel for boys and girls ages nine to twelve because it deals with real life situations and problems that many children in the nine to twelve age group find difficult to cope with. Paterson is praised by many critics for creating a realistic boy-girl friendship, something so curiously unsung in literature Christian Science Monitor (1978, p. B2.) One of the stronger subjects Paterson presents in Bridge to Terabithia is death. Yet Paterson presents death in a very sensitive manner that should not prove controversial to the readers. Another character briefly introduces the subject of child abuse and again Paterson presents this issue in a very knowledgeable and realistic format that the young adult reader would not find objectionable. Plot Summary Bridge to Terabithia is set in rural Virginia in the mid-1970s. It is important to note that during this time period the social structure of this country was very unsettling. The Vietnam war was almost ending, the nation was becoming divided with war protest, the civil rights movements, and uncertain economic times. Bridge to Terabithia revolves around three group characters: the Aarons, the Burkes, and the students and faculty in the elementary school. Jess Aaron, who is one of the central characters, is the middle son between four sisters. The two older s