Bridge to Terabithia — Content Guide for Parents

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.