tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989928376595084149.post3317551999295013509..comments2024-03-13T18:43:58.649-04:00Comments on Library of Clean Reads: Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine PatersonLaura at Library of Clean Readshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15252118683176350398noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989928376595084149.post-16453118132053914292010-05-03T04:46:20.975-04:002010-05-03T04:46:20.975-04:00But is it a tragedy? Because of the brief time sp...But is it a tragedy? Because of the brief time spent with Leslie, and with the help of Jess, the Kingdom of Terabithia is born. Leslie's legacy, in helping transform Jess into an assertive role model, is her lasting gift for which she will always be remembered. From the birth of an imaginary world to a transformation in the real world. Because of Leslie. Telling us what we knew as children and forgot about in growing up; perhaps because of the many scars we've accumulated. It's called 'trusting others' and, in this trust, 'magical kingdoms' can be built. But are not. Sad to recall those childhood days when making friends was not about exploiting mind or body but just 'because'. As for today's children, technology, from the first TV to the latest computer, has diminished the birth of future magical kingdoms save for the grace and guidance of loving parents.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989928376595084149.post-88910488760614670692010-05-02T22:42:33.400-04:002010-05-02T22:42:33.400-04:00Great review, Laura. My daughter has read this a w...Great review, Laura. My daughter has read this a while ago and she told me how sad it was. It's hard to read but worthwhile.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16652392729923383591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989928376595084149.post-77007243698895332142010-05-01T00:27:30.662-04:002010-05-01T00:27:30.662-04:00I remember when my 5th grade teacher read this out...I remember when my 5th grade teacher read this out loud to my class. He got to a good part on a Friday and I remember I could not wait till Monday to hear the rest. I havent read it since but it was one of the first books that got me excited about reading.Laura Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15585254426161993523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989928376595084149.post-67762302814048399482010-04-30T20:52:00.705-04:002010-04-30T20:52:00.705-04:00Annette W - Thanks for the book suggestions! I hav...Annette W - Thanks for the book suggestions! I have heard great things about Mysterious Benedict Society, and I plan to read this series to my daughter and son.<br /><br />bermudaonion - I can see why the librarian would promote it. Paterson took a hard subject and dealt with it well.<br /><br />Katy and Julie P. - This book was heartbreaking. There were a few times when my voice broke as I read it, and it took all my willpower not to break down and cry, 'cause there are times when you just can't stop, especially when reading about the loss of a child.Laura at Library of Clean Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15252118683176350398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989928376595084149.post-73589713861968226702010-04-30T15:21:44.008-04:002010-04-30T15:21:44.008-04:00I've read this book a ton of times -- both as ...I've read this book a ton of times -- both as a child and an adult. I love it, but it's such a sad story.Julie P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16008101127541997459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989928376595084149.post-40400999443925108692010-04-30T14:57:16.400-04:002010-04-30T14:57:16.400-04:00I just read this for the first time last year--it ...I just read this for the first time last year--it was a bit heartbreaking, but a really good book.Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14176612881975170987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989928376595084149.post-31019321928192379382010-04-30T14:52:14.549-04:002010-04-30T14:52:14.549-04:00The librarian at my son's elementary school ju...The librarian at my son's elementary school just loved this book and promoted it as much as she could. My son loved it too, but I haven't read it.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989928376595084149.post-65147280599336343682010-04-30T14:48:53.383-04:002010-04-30T14:48:53.383-04:00I have the movie...have not read the book.
If y...I have the movie...have not read the book. <br /><br />If you are looking for a suggestion for a (lengthy) read aloud with your daughter for next time (though you may want to wait a year for either)...Mysterious Benedict Society and The Penderwicks. (In the Penderwicks, a 12 yo is a bit boy crazy FYI.) Great books...and great on audio, too. I think the MBS should be turned into a movie...though it wouldn't be nearly as good.Annette W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02498639468291720406noreply@blogger.com