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Bridge to Terabithia — Content Guide for Parents

By Scholastic Professional Books, Katherine PatersonScholastic, Incorporated1998-09ISBN 978043904477617 pages
Bridge to Terabithia

Found in this book

  • Scary contentSupporting
  • ProfanityBrief
  • Gender rolesSupportingTraditional roles, Challenges traditional roles

Not found

  • Violence
  • Religion
  • Race & culture
  • Climate
  • Sexual content
  • Gender & orientation

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Religion

PRESENT

Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

One of the most celebrated Newbery Medal winners of all time gets a magical makeover in this new edition, complete with a reader's guide that's ideal for teachers, book clubs, or anyone looking for insight into this favorite book.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Bridge to Terabithia appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    A main character dies in an accident in the last part of the book, followed by the other main character's grief; the death is not described in detail. Common Sense Media notes a little strong language, including "bitch," "damn" and "hell."

  • Does Bridge to Terabithia have violence?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Bridge to Terabithia have scary content?

    Found (Supporting): A main character dies in an accident in the last part of the book, followed by the other main character's grief; the death is not described in detail.

  • Does Bridge to Terabithia have religion?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Bridge to Terabithia have race & culture?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Bridge to Terabithia have profanity?

    Found (Brief): Common Sense Media notes a little strong language, including "bitch," "damn" and "hell."

  • Does Bridge to Terabithia have climate?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Bridge to Terabithia have sexual content?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Bridge to Terabithia have gender roles?

    Found (Supporting, Traditional roles, Challenges traditional roles): Jess's father thinks drawing is unmanly, and Leslie, a girl, enters the boys' part of the playground and beats the boys at running.

  • Does Bridge to Terabithia have gender & orientation?

    Not found in the sources we checked.