--- product_id: 42544338 title: "Bridge to Terabithia: A Story About Friendship, Imagination, and Loss" price: "R316" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/42544338-bridge-to-terabithia-a-story-about-friendship-imagination-and-loss store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 4.7/5 Star Rating Newbery Medal Winner Top 10 Teen & YA Classic Bridge to Terabithia: A Story About Friendship, Imagination, and Loss **Price:** R316 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock the magic of friendship and imagination—don’t miss this timeless classic! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Bridge to Terabithia: A Story About Friendship, Imagination, and Loss - **How much does it cost?** R316 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/42544338-bridge-to-terabithia-a-story-about-friendship-imagination-and-loss) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Award-Winning Classic:** Celebrate a Newbery Medal-winning masterpiece that defines timeless storytelling. - • **Multi-Generational Appeal:** Perfect for young readers and adults craving meaningful, thought-provoking literature. - • **Unforgettable Life Lessons:** Discover a story that sparks empathy, resilience, and emotional growth. - • **Top-Ranked Teen & YA Fiction:** Join thousands who cherish this #3 book in Death & Dying and #5 in Friendship fiction categories. - • **Emotional Depth & Imagination:** Experience a heartfelt journey blending friendship, loss, and the power of imagination. ## Overview Bridge to Terabithia is a Newbery Medal-winning children’s book by Katherine Paterson, celebrated for its profound exploration of friendship, imagination, and coping with loss. Ranked in the top 10 Teen & Young Adult classics, it holds a stellar 4.7-star rating from over 12,000 readers, making it a must-read for both young and mature audiences seeking emotional depth and life lessons. ## Description 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. Bridge to Terabithia was also named an ALA Notable Children’s Book and has become a touchstone of children’s literature, as have many of Katherine Paterson’s other novels, including The Great Gilly Hopkins and Jacob Have I Loved. Review: Love Never Dies. Love Endures. Love Forgives. Love Builds a Bridge. - This book, even with it's difficult story, precipitates introspection. A story of survival, coping, and forgiveness. Don't read this book in a public place, at least not the last 1/3 of the book. There are many tidbidt that an adult reader might want to make notes of. I read this with a pen and marked down things I went back to. Review: Wonderful read! - Amazing book! I loved it. I've never seen the movie or anything but just wanted to read this. I couldn't put it down till I was finished. ## Features - Captivating children's book - Jess 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 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #886 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction about Death & Dying #4 in Teen & Young Adult Friendship Fiction #7 in Teen & Young Adult Classic Literature | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 13,240 Reviews | ## Images ![Bridge to Terabithia: A Story About Friendship, Imagination, and Loss - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81pkNSvYgJL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love Never Dies. Love Endures. Love Forgives. Love Builds a Bridge. *by E***G on May 18, 2026* This book, even with it's difficult story, precipitates introspection. A story of survival, coping, and forgiveness. Don't read this book in a public place, at least not the last 1/3 of the book. There are many tidbidt that an adult reader might want to make notes of. I read this with a pen and marked down things I went back to. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful read! *by J***L on May 21, 2026* Amazing book! I loved it. I've never seen the movie or anything but just wanted to read this. I couldn't put it down till I was finished. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ More a book for adults than children *by A***R on March 4, 2026* Said to have the award for distinguished contribution to literature for children. I don’t think children have enough life experience to relate to the loss and sadness of the characters in the book. Katherine Paterson brings the characters to life in a realistic way. 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