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Violence
Barely any
No graphic violence; the tragedy is sudden death by accident
Language
Barely any
Some mild language including occasional profanity from adult characters
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
A lot
The sudden death of a child character is genuinely devastating; grief and survivor's guilt are unflinchingly depicted
What this book is about
Jesse Aarons befriends the unconventional new girl Leslie Burke, and together they create Terabithia—a secret fantasy kingdom in the woods across the creek. Their imaginative friendship is unlike anything Jesse has ever known. Then tragedy strikes without warning, and Jesse must find a way to carry Terabithia forward alone. Paterson's slim novel is one of children's literature's most devastating explorations of grief, friendship, and how imagination helps us survive unbearable loss.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Sudden accidental death of a child character
Themes of grief and survivor's guilt
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