Synopsis
The Bridge to Terabithia
Katherine Paterson & Stephanie S. Tolan
Published by Samuel French Inc
3 Male 6 Female
This powerful adaptation, supported by a lyrical score, focuses the humor, warmth and emotional intensity of Katherine Paterson's Newbery Award winning novel.
Jesse, alienated from the pragmatism of his family and rural Virginia culture, draws and dreams of becoming something special
Leslie, the new girl from the city and the ultimate outsider, opens a world of imagination, art and literature for him
Together they create Terabithia, a fantasy kingdom where they are safe from those who don't understand them. Their friendship grows as Jesse's world expands
When tragedy strikes, the strength gained in Terabithia takes Jesse forward on his own and lets him share the magic of his dreams