Jessie Owens is a lonely, artistic boy whose only friend is
his tomboy neighbor, Leslie Burke. While
exploring a creek near to their homes, the two decide to form an imaginary land
where they can disappear from bullies at school. This land is called Terabithia, and both
Jessie and Leslie rule over their loyal subjects. All is well in this secluded, magical land…at
least, until the peace is shattered by an unspeakable tragedy.
One of the reasons that I like this book so much is because
it’s such a painful read. Young men
often have a hard time coming to terms with their own emotions, and it’s reassuring
that there’s at least one strong literary character who they can use as a role
model. I don’t want to give away any of
the story here, but watching Jessie struggle with his emotions sends an
unspoken message to boys that it’s okay to feel a certain way. “Bridge to Terabithia” is a powerful,
unforgettable story that all young men should read at least once in their lives.
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