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Bridge to Terabithia: Book Guide, Author and Facts

Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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The life of a ten-year-old boy in rural Virginia expands when he becomes friends with a newcomer who subsequently meets an untimely death trying to reach their hideaway, Terabithia, during a storm.

Quick facts about Bridge to Terabithia

  • Title: Bridge to Terabithia
  • Author: Katherine Paterson
  • First published: 1972
  • Genre: amistad, children's stories, death
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL27079W

Where to read Bridge to Terabithia

Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Bridge to Terabithia about?

The life of a ten-year-old boy in rural Virginia expands when he becomes friends with a newcomer who subsequently meets an untimely death trying to reach their hideaway, Terabithia, during a storm..

Who wrote Bridge to Terabithia?

Bridge to Terabithia was written by Katherine Paterson.

When was Bridge to Terabithia published?

Bridge to Terabithia was first published in 1972.

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