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Having watched the film years ago I knew the main plot but reading it has still hit me like a train. A little disappointing that the language would detract from the story. Strong messages about individuality. Common Sense and other associated names and logos are trademarks of Common Sense Media, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (FEIN: 41-2024986).

My 11 year old son was forced to read this awful book for school. All rights reserved. Alcohol: Jess’ extreme love for drawing pictures is compared to an adult with an addiction to whiskey. It’s a school year like no other. Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2016. I also do not go to church, never did, never will. The story is told through his eyes, though not in his voice, and thus we are given a deeper glimpse at his soul and motivations than those of anyone else in the book. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 November 2017. It is a wonderful book, with some very good themes -- it was good for the kids to hear about kids who were lucky to get one gift for Christmas, who had serious chores that needed to be done without exception (including Christmas,) and who dealt with bullying and hard times using their own smarts. Aarons ,Mr. Aarons and more

Not sure how things were in 70's but in todays day and ways, it just seem to have characters out of place. B–ched is used to mean “complained.” Firstly Terabithia is an awesome, unique name and fully encapsulates the beauty of the imaginary world. For example, a financially troubled father is emotionally distant from his son, while the mother seems too overwhelmed with five kids to connect to any of them.

May Belle begins to cross the tree bridge over the flooded creek, but she loses her courage halfway across and yells for Jess to help her. Become a member to write your own review. At Jess’ school, Lark Creek Elementary, being a good runner is the best way for a fifth-grade boy to distinguish himself. Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2016. I don't remember a lot from my pre-teen years. Don't come to the book expecting the 2007 movie, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 August 2020. Although I loved the book, I wish that I had waited another year or so to read it to my son. This book is a great book which will always be a meaningful one to me. It also felt rather relateable, as I'd also dealt with a lot of bullying in the past. We are devout Catholics and we follow the belief that the Lord name should only be envoked in prayer. The movie opens with Jess (Josh Hutcherson) training for a big race that he hopes to win. Approved Running time 95m 6s . Leslie thinks it’s strange that Jess feels forced to believe that the stories about Jesus are true, and yet he hates the stories, while she does not have to believe the Bible but still thinks its ideas are beautiful. He told me the book he has to read in school right now has to many curse words in it. My husband and I are not sure whether to let him continue reading or wait until our son is a little older. He does not know how to react to Leslie’s mourning family, and he feels angry with Leslie for abandoning him. Why is that rare? Jess Aarons trains to be the quickest runner in fifth grade. review: ‘bridge to terabithia’ This wonderful story of two kindred spirits will ignite the imaginations of children and adults alike. Cut This work was passed uncut.. PG But still very good for kids .