Katherine Paterson's novel, "The Bridge to Terabithia" takes a magnificent look at the true bond in a close friendship. The fact that real friendship is inseparable is marvelously shown and expressed throughout the book. ... their legs, so they ran splashing in the mud- (Paterson,p. marvelously18). Leslie, the champion of Jess" little races embarrasses him in front of people he was trying to please. Although she does make him look bad, little Jess sees something in her that no one else sees - the beginning of a true friendship. As the story ... love with Leslie and they become inseparable....

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• Grade Level: High School