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Product Reviews:
Bridge to Terabithia |
Rating: 4 (out of 5)
Summary: 4.5 stars - Not what I expected however a pleasant surprise
Comments: I always like to read a book before I see it's movie version. I purchased this on up b/c I am a big fan of fantasy and I am growing to like young adult fiction as I pick great books to read to my kids. This is not what I expected from the movie preview, however it was well worth reading.
Jess Aaron does not fit into his rural northern Virginian life. He loves to draw, daydreams, and is baffled by his dysfunctional, down and out family. Then Leslie Burke and her "hippy" parents move into the abandoned farm next door. Leslie, who wears pants to school, has hair cut short "like a boy", and can run quicker than anyone he's known introduces Jess to the imaginary kingdom of Terabithia where they rule as King and Queen and right wrongs even as they struggle through fifth grade.
Ms. Paterson has woven together a moving story of childhood just on the brink of adulthood that is poignant and familiar. I saw myself and my own childhood in the South reflected in Jess and Leslie, however this book transcends the regional. Its themes of love and friendship in midst of life's struggles and big questions is universal. Even though it was not what I expected this will stay on our shelf to be reread and for the kids to read |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: The Magic of Friendship
Comments: I have read this countless times since the 4th grade, and it still continues to be1of my favorite books ever. The odd thing is that I remember being severely disappointed to learn this was not a fantasy.
however the real story is stronger, that of a deep friendship that affects a young boy for great and bad.
There are many levels to this book, and thus it becomes clear why these2kids would make a fantasy world for escaping the challenges of the real world. Ironically, it is the time they spend here that allows them to deal with truth and tragedy.
A celebration of friendship, life, and the human spirit, this is probably1of the greatest kids' books out there.
The movie did not do it justice. |
Rating: 1 (out of 5)
Summary: my stepson said he hated this!!
Comments: My 14-year old son said it's not goof "fantasy", and he'd give it a half a star. He thought it was just depressing about a boy with many problems. |
Rating: 4 (out of 5)
Summary: Bridge to Terabithia
Comments: I have recently read the beautiful novel Bridge to Terabithia. What an amazing children's book. I highly endorse this book for the young adult reader. The2main characters Jess and Leslie form a close friendship with the usual ups and downs of school children. Both children come from different backgrounds however are drawn together. This friendship strenghtens into a beautiful relationship and a closeness between to children you do not often read about these days. Tragedy strikes and young Jess experiences1of the almost all painful aspects of life and begins his journey into growing up. The subject covered in the story may be heavy for some children so it would be a nice book to read together. Be prepared for tears and have a box of tissues handy. It's a great book for families to discuss some sensitive issues in life. |
Rating: 1 (out of 5)
Summary: WHY WOULD YOU ALLOW YOUR CHILD TO READ THIS??
Comments: My daughter got this for her birthday. I hated this book!!!! The story is fine. Maybe kids might get something deep from this however I doubt it. From the 1st page, the characters are all dark and ugly to each other. There is no respect shown for any authority figure in the book from parents to teachers. There is no love or respect between any siblings. There are plenty of cuss words throughout the book. There are illusions to a child/teacher inappropriate relationship. There is a whole discussion about God d---- people to h---. The words in this book can not be typed in this review, so why would you allow your child to read them?? The death of the child holds no meaning, because I did not feel anything for any of the characters and there is no great lesson in the death either. There are lots of references to killing people "by the childen"!! Such things like "I'd like to kill him/her" said repeatedly, like it's ok to say that. The parents are portrayed as insignifican not and stupid. There are illusions that the boy may turn out gay because he draws. There are lots of mean remarks about fat people. I have no idea how this book got an award and why it has 800 star reviews. I only know I am sick that my daughter got this book as a gift and read it before I checked it out. There is nothing edifying in this book whatsoever and I am probably on damage control for the next 6 months with my child. |
