Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson

Bridge to Terabithia

Katherine Paterson

176 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction classics middle grade adventurous emotional sad medium-paced

Description

A secret world of their ownJess Aaron's greatest ambition is to be the fastest runner in the fifth grade. He's been practicing all summer and can't wait to see his classmates' faces when he beats them all. But on the first day of school, a new kid...

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Moods

emotional 88%
sad 77%
adventurous 62%
hopeful 25%
reflective 25%
inspiring 21%
lighthearted 20%
funny 12%
challenging 9%
dark 9%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 45%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 39% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.93

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