Bridge to Terabithia Audio Book

Bridge to Terabithia
Author: Katherine Paterson
Reader: Robert Sean Leonard

Young Listeners - Grades 7 to 9

This classic, magical novel tells of the fastest runners in the fifth grade. Jess and Leslie forge a bond of friendship and create a secret hiding place they call Terabithia. Newbery Medal winner, 1978. "Leonard has crafted a recording that earns its place among the best... [He] imbues the story with emotion."—AudioFile   » Read More

Jess Aarons' greatest ambition is to be the fastest runner in his grade. He's been practicing all summer and can't wait to see his classmates' faces when he beats them all. But on the first day of school, a new girl boldly crosses over to the boys' side and outruns everyone.

That's not a very promising beginning for a friendship, but Jess and Leslie Burke become inseparable. Together, they create Terabithia, a magical kingdom in the woods where the two of them reign as king and queen, and their imaginations set the only limits. Then one morning a terrible tragedy occurs. Only when Jess is able to come to grips with this tragedy does he finally understand the strength and courage Leslie has given him.

Performed by Robert Sean Leonard