Why did they ban Bridge to Terabithia?

Bridge to Terabithia has the dubious distinction of being one of the most frequently banned and/or challenged books in the United States, supposedly because of its references to witchcraft and atheism and a lot of swearing.

Is The Bridge to Terabithia real?

Award-winning children’s author Katherine Paterson was inspired to write The Bridge to Terabithia after her son’s childhood friend was struck and killed by lightning. The book has since become a classic and was just released as a Disney film.

Why is it called Bridge to Terabithia?

It’s an actual object that connects imaginative Terabithia to ordinary Lark Creek. But, the idea of the bridge can also be seen metaphorically, as something that connects Jess and Leslie, that solidifies their friendship, and that links them to that magical place, Terabithia.

How old is Bridge to Terabithia?

Bridge to Terabithia is a novel written by Katherine Paterson, about two children named Leslie and Jesse who create a magical forest kingdom in their imaginations. The book was originally published in 1977 by Thomas Crowell, and in 1978, it won the Newbery Medal.

What swear words are in Bridge to Terabithia?

This book is a great book about friendship and going through loss (at the end). It has one curse in the beginning, saying b*tched. I recommend this book for 4th-7th graders.

Is Bridge to Terabithia religious?

Although the movie has a strong Christian worldview with positive references to forgiveness, compassion, Jesus Christ, church, and the Cross, it contains brief foul language and a brief, but important, theological problem that comes close to diluting the Gospel.

What happened to Leslie Burke?

While Jess is away, Leslie tries to swing across the creek on the rope to Terabithia. As she is doing so, it breaks (as he warned her it would) and she falls, hits her head on a rock, gets unconscious, and drowns.

How did Bridge to Terabithia end?

The ending of Bridge to Terabithia is sad, but it’s also beautiful. Leslie dies, and that’s awful. She was Jess’s best friend and, he felt, the best part of himself: “his other, more exciting self – his way to Terabithia and all the worlds beyond” (4.138).

What is the message in Bridge to Terabithia?

Friendship. The main theme in Bridge to Terabithia is friendship. Once Jess and Leslie become friends, they are able to help each other face problems at school and home. While they are in Terabithia, they are also able to help each other escape reality.

Is Bridge to Terabithia appropriate for kids?

This coming-of-age story by Katherine Paterson is published by HarperCollins. It’s written for ages 10 and up. The age range reflects readability and not necessarily content appropriateness.

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