Bridge+to+Terabithia

= //Bridge to Terabithia// (2007) directed by Gabor Csupo = = //Bridge to Terabithia// (1977) written by Katherine Paterson = = **Brief Description:** =

In this classic novel, fifth grader Jesse Aaron's dreams of becoming the fastest runner in his class are dashed when newcomer Leslie Burke outruns everybody, even him. But Jess and Leslie begin a friendship, and soon they discover a magical kingdom in the forest, where they reign as king and queen. The friendship between young Jess and Leslie grows as they meet in Terabithia — their secret hiding place — and only ends with the tragic death of one of them. (Scholastic, 2012).

**Essential Discussion Questions**: (film language is bolded)
====1. The film creates visuals and **special effects** for many of the imagined elements from the book. Did this addition of visuals make you like the film adaptation? If so, why? If you did not like the addition of visuals, why not?====