Katherine Paterson

Marie-Helen Goyetche

Literature guide that discusses the dramatic and fascinating story of friendship between Jesse Aarons and Leslie Burke.

Grades 5 - 6

Bridge to Terabithia

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“They found the Burke girl this morning down in the creek.”

“No,” he said straight at May Belle. “It’s a lie. Leslie ain’t dead.”

He ran until he was stumbling but he kept on, afraid to stop. Knowing somehow that running was the only thing that could keep Leslie from being dead. It was up to him. He had to keep going.

“Your mother and I thought we ought to go down to the neighbors and pay respects.” His father cleared his throat. “I think it would be fitting for you to come, too.” He stopped again. “Seeing’s you was the one that really knowed the little girl.”

“Your friend Leslie is dead, Jesse. You need to understand that."

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