Katherine Paterson Books
Katherine Paterson is an American author of children's and young adult literature, known for her sensitive and realistic portrayals of young people's emotional lives. She has won multiple Newbery Medals and National Book Awards for her work.
Known for: Bridge to Terabithia
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Bridge to Terabithia
Bridge to Terabithia is a children's novel about friendship, imagination, and loss. It tells the story of Jess Aarons and Leslie Burke, two fifth graders who create an imaginary kingdom called Terabithia in the woods near their homes. Through their adventures, they learn about courage, creativity, and coping with tragedy.
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Jess Aarons and the Search for Recognition
In the beginning, Jess Aarons stands squarely in the dust of rural Virginia, his sneakers pounding against the road as he runs, training for that school race. For Jess, running is freedom. It’s his rebellion against the constraints of home — the crowded house, the weary father who works too hard and...
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Leslie Burke and the Surprise of Friendship
Leslie Burke enters Jess’s world like a burst of unexpected color. She moves into the old Perkins place next door, her family setting up a home unusually uncluttered by traditional small-town values. Her parents are writers and thinkers, open-minded, unconcerned with fitting in. Leslie herself is fe...
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About Katherine Paterson
Katherine Paterson is an American author of children's and young adult literature, known for her sensitive and realistic portrayals of young people's emotional lives. She has won multiple Newbery Medals and National Book Awards for her work.
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