Saturday, October 6, 2012

Chapter Book #10

Author Katherine Paterson
Title Bridge to Terabithia
Illustrator Donna Diamond
Readability Score 810 Lexile
Genre Fiction
Subgenre Realistic
Theme Children can make connections with the idea that best friends are hard to come by but very important.
Primary and Secondary Characters Primary: Jess Secondary: Leslie, May Belle
Award(s) and Date of Publication John Newberry Medal/ 1977
Publishing Company Harper Trophy
ISBN Number 978-0-06-123290-9
Summary This story is about a boy who befriends the strange new girl who moves into town. She beats all the boys and doesn't have a TV at home; she is quite unique. But Jess and Leslie become great friends. Leslie creates this magical place, Teribithia, where the two of them go to play and hang out and dream until a tragedy occurs.
Description of how you would use the book This book can be used to teach story elements and theme.  It can be used to help ignite creativity. This is also a book that can be used to teach voice and point of view.

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