Bridge to Terabithia
by Katherine Paterson
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Book Reviews of Bridge to Terabithia
Book Review: Parents, listen up
Summary: 5 Stars
While I respect parents looking out for their children, I think someone should listen up for a moment and take note of one fact. While many children complain that this book is "boring", we must remember that most fifth-grade children call any book that they did not choose for themselves as boring. In this day and age, children are not satisfied with books, as they require a slightly longer attention span than the television set. Those claims have now been tossed out the window.
Now... parents. Sometimes mild censoring of books is understandable. Children should not read books with explicit sex scenes, mostly because they wouldn't understand what's going on. Children should probably not read books like "Mein Kampf" and get the impression that this is right. However, are we now to declare such simple and basic concepts as friendship and death as "inappropriate for children"? Isn't it the opposite? These books prepare children for the inevitable. Sometimes accidents happen. Grandparents, parents, family, and friends can all die. Fifth graders know what "death" means. Are we to shelter them forever?
Of course not. I read this book in fifth or fourth grade, and I loved it. I started crying, and crying. This book made me feel so many emotions, and that's what the purpose of a really good book is. Should we all read action-packed books with no feeling? Of course not! This portrays friendship and the loss of a friend in such a clear, solemn way. We see how Jesse (the main character) struggles to deal with this. He's only a kid, after all. We feel it all - without actually going through that pain.
Regarding other claims about this book that it is not for children, let us remember one thing. These are children in the book. They think like children. They act like children. Their friendships and ties and feelings are those of children. Adults and older teens tend to find this book "boring". It is not intended for adults, but for kids to read and grow.
I read this as a kid, and I loved it. I read it today, and I love it. It's bound to bring tears to your eyes and is so powerful and wonderful every time you read it. Every child reader will love and appreciate this book.
Book Review: bridge to terabithia
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this for my grandaughters. They loved the book. I also read the book and enjoyed it. We did not get to see the movie to compare how it followed the book ,events left out of the movie,etc. Recomend this book for children over 12. It is sad in parts, but if you tell the reader that it is only a book it reduces the sadness and sometimes sadness is part of life.Book Review: Bridge to Terabithia
Summary: 5 Stars
It is always interesting to read the story from which a movie was made.
That is why I purchased this book and the book always adds something to
what the movie presented.
Book Review: Good, sad book.
Summary: 5 Stars
I got this book because of the movie. The movie was a real suprise and the book is just like the movie, I am glad to say they didn't veer off while making the movie. I think this is a good read young and old.Book Review: An amazing story
Summary: 4 Stars
Bridge to Terabithia is a wonderful story, about friendship, learning, and much more. This book is highly recommended by me, to all lovers of suspence, and imaganation. when I was reading, I could not put the book down. In the beginning, It is a little hard to understand, but keep reading because once you get hooked, you will feel like you were in the story as well. I will not give the book away, but here is a little summery. "Jess wants to be the fastes runner in the 5th grade. But then this new girl comes and beets all the boys at running. Jess and this girl make a new land, and create a world of their own." I really REALLY enjoyed this book.