Why did they ban Bridge to Terabithia?
Bridge to Terabithia has the dubious distinction of being one of the most frequently banned and/or challenged books in the United States, supposedly because of its references to witchcraft and atheism and a lot of swearing.
What is the message of Bridge to Terabithia?
Friendship. Jess and Leslie’s friendship is the central theme of Bridge to Terabithia. Their friendship is delightful on a simple level, their childish exploits fraught with amusement and joy.
Is Bridge to Terabithia appropriate for 2nd grade?
this book is very well written, but does have some bad language. 8 year olds may need to be mature enough, this does have a death of a somewhat liked character. it might disturb some. it was a child, too, that might make a child scared, of their own death, this one is good, but to think about.
Is Bridge to Terabithia religious?
Christian Beliefs The principal at Jess’ school insists that the children in music class sing “God Bless America.” Jess imagines himself and Leslie like God in Genesis, looking at their country of Terabithia and proclaiming it good. Jess makes May Belle swear on a Bible that she won’t follow him anymore.
What does Jess do after Leslie dies?
What does Jess do after he’s told Leslie’s dead? He runs out of the house as fast as he can. He thinks running is the only way to keep Leslie from being dead.
What happened to Leslie Burke?
While Jess is away, Leslie tries to swing across the creek on the rope to Terabithia. As she is doing so, it breaks (as he warned her it would) and she falls, hits her head on a rock, gets unconscious, and drowns.
Why is it called Bridge to Terabithia?
The “bridge” part of the title is both literal and metaphorical. At the end of the book, Jess literally builds a bridge to Terabithia that crosses the creek (see “What’s Up With the Ending?” for more on this). It’s an actual object that connects imaginative Terabithia to ordinary Lark Creek.
What does Terabithia symbolize?
The titular bridge to Terabithia initially symbolizes the connection between real life and the imaginary, and eventually comes to represent a how grief can be utilized and redirected in a positive way.
How many curse words are in Bridge to Terabithia?
one curse
This book is a great book about friendship and going through loss (at the end). It has one curse in the beginning, saying b*tched. I recommend this book for 4th-7th graders. 1 person found this helpful.
How did Bridge to Terabithia end?
The ending of Bridge to Terabithia is sad, but it’s also beautiful. Leslie dies, and that’s awful. She was Jess’s best friend and, he felt, the best part of himself: “his other, more exciting self – his way to Terabithia and all the worlds beyond” (4.138).