Jesse Aaron's biggest dream is to be the fastest runner in 5th grade. But on the first day of school, a new girl in Jesse's class called Leslie Burke overruns every boy, including Jesse. Then, surprisingly, Jesse and Leslie become best friends. And together, they create a secret kingdom, called Terabithia, on a dry creek bed with an old crab apple tree. But one day, tragedy strikes. A touching story of friendship. Is the winner of the 1978 Newbery Medal.
Jesse Aaron's biggest dream is to be the fastest runner in 5th grade. But on the first day of school, a new girl in Jesse's class called Leslie Burke overruns every boy, including Jesse. Then, surprisingly, Jesse and Leslie become best friends. And together, they create a secret kingdom, called Terabithia, on a dry creek bed with an old crab apple tree. But one day, tragedy strikes. A touching story of friendship. Is the winner of the 1978 Newbery Medal. (less)
