About this Item
A presentation copy of Bridge to Terabithia given to local Baltimore author Colby Rodowsky by Katherine Paterson. The book is inscribed by Paterson on the title page and is dated the year of publication. The inscription reads, "For Colby Rodowsky - I'm so glad to get to know you - Best wishes - Katherine Paterson - 12/8/77". This was Colby Rodowsky's personal copy and is signed by her on the front endpaper. First printings of Bridge to Terabithia are scarce as there were only 7000 copies printed. The book and dust jacket both have rubbing and toning overall. The book has a moderate lean and bumps to the spine ends. Binding is tight and the interior pages are unmarked. Dust jacket shows minor wear to edges and corners, small chips to the spine ends, and a few small closed tears to the edges. Dust jacket is wraped in protective mylar. No metallic sticker to the front. Photos upon request. International shipping billed at cost.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 192 pages; Signed by Author. Seller Inventory # 88266
Bibliographic Details
Title: Bridge to Terabithia
Publisher: Crowell
Publication Date: 1977
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Illustrated by Donna Diamond
Condition: Very Good+
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: First Edition; First Printing.
About this title
"An enduring classic that continues to be loved by new generations of readers. An excellent novel for middle graders to explore contemporary stories that speak to the world around us and the joy and lessons of growing up." - Seira Wilson, Amazon Editor
This Newbery Medal-winning novel by bestselling author Katherine Paterson is a modern classic of friendship and loss.
Jess Aarons has been practicing all summer so he can be the fastest runner in the fifth grade. And he almost is, until the new girl in school, Leslie Burke, outpaces him. The two become fast friends and spend most days in the woods behind Leslie's house, where they invent an enchanted land called Terabithia. One morning, Leslie goes to Terabithia without Jess and a tragedy occurs. It will take the love of his family and the strength that Leslie has given him for Jess to be able to deal with his grief.
In addition to being a Newbery Medal winner, Bridge to Terabithia was also named an ALA Notable Children's Book and has become a touchstone of children's literature, as have many of Katherine Paterson's other novels, includingThe Great Gilly Hopkins and Jacob Have I Loved.
Supports the Common Core State Standards
Despite their superficial differences, it's clear that Jess and Leslie are soul mates. The two create a secret kingdom in the woods named Terabithia, where the only way to get into the castle is by swinging out over a gully on an enchanted rope. Here they reign as king and queen, fighting off imaginary giants and the walking dead, sharing stories and dreams, and plotting against the schoolmates who tease them. Jess and Leslie find solace in the sanctuary of Terabithia until a tragedy strikes and the two are separated forever. In a style that is both plain and powerful, Katherine Paterson's characters will stir your heart and put a lump in your throat.
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