Bridge to Terabithia

 *** Award Winner ***

Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult Book Award
ALA Notable Children’s Book
School Library Journal Best Book
Newbery Medal
Library of Congress Children’s Books
Virginia Young Readers Award
Horn Book Fanfare
Lewis Carroll Shelf Award

The 40th anniversary edition of the classic Newbery Medal-winning title by beloved author Katherine Paterson, with brand-new bonus materials including an author's note by Katherine herself and a foreword by New York Times bestselling author Kate DiCamillo.

Jess Aarons has been practicing all summer so he can be the fastest runner in the fifth grade. And he almost is, until the new girl in school, Leslie Burke, outpaces him. The two become fast friends and spend most days in the woods behind Leslie's house, where they invent an enchanted land called Terabithia. One morning, Leslie goes to Terabithia without Jess and a tragedy occurs. It will take the love of his family and the strength that Leslie has given him for Jess to be able to deal with his grief.

By New York Times bestselling author Kate DiCamillo. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for teen readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. It's a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not at school.