Bridge to Terabithia
by Katherine Paterson and Donna Diamond
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- Grade
- 1-8
- Genre
- Realistic Fiction
Year Published 1977
Word Count 32,888
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 810L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.6
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 11, 5 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Health
- Subject Headings
- Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Death, Grief, Bereavement
- 20th century
- Virginia--History--20th century--Fiction
- Death--Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
- Juvenile Fiction | Family | General (see also headings under Social Themes)
- Death
- Friendship--Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic
- Virginia
- Friendship
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Meet-the-Author Recording with Katherine Paterson about Bridge to Terabithia
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Katherine Paterson
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In-depth Written Interview with Katherine Paterson
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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About the Authors 4
Author Interviews 26
Meet-the-Author Recording with Katherine Paterson
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In-depth Written Interview with Katherine Paterson
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1978 Newbery Medal Acceptance Speech given by Katherine Paterson
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Interview with Katherine Paterson
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Interview with Katherine Paterson
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Interview with Katherine Paterson
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Interview with Katherine Paterson
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2011 Interview with Katherine Paterson
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Interview with Katherine Paterson
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2013 Children's Literature Legacy Award Speech given by Katherine Paterson
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A different approach to being an ambassador with Katherine Paterson
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Reading is a privilege with Katherine Paterson
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The joy of writing with Katherine Paterson
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Why reading makes a difference with Katherine Paterson
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Privileges of being an ambassador with Katherine Paterson
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2013 National Book Festival speech by Katherine Paterson
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Interview with Katherine Paterson
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Interview with Katherine Paterson
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Interview with Katherine Paterson
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What Is a Heroine Panel Discussion with Katherine Paterson
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Reading and Writing About Girls Panel Discussion with Katherine Paterson
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2002 Interview with Katherine Paterson
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 13
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Teacher's Guide from HarperCollins
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Literature Guide from Nancy Polette
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Book Readings 4
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Robert Sean Leonard
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Video Book Reading narrated by Katherine Paterson
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Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Tom Stechschulte
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Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Robert Sean Leonard
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Awards & Distinctions 1
John Newbery Medal, 1922-2023
Winner, 1978
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