"Bridge to Terabithia" is a children's novel by Katherine Paterson. The story follows the friendship between Jesse Aarons, a fifth-grade boy, and Leslie Burke, a new girl in town. They create an imaginary kingdom called Terabithia, which they access by swinging on a rope over a creek. In this magical world, they face their fears and escape their troubles. However, tragedy strikes when Leslie dies while trying to cross the creek during a storm. Jesse is devastated but ultimately learns to cope with his grief and finds solace in remembering Leslie and the time they spent together. "Bridge to Terabithia" is a moving and poignant tale about friendship, imagination, and loss, and it has become a beloved classic of children's literature.
