Bridge to Terabithia: The Official Movie Companion — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Discover how the magical land of Terabithia was brought to the big screen in the major motion picture Bridge to Terabithia. Included inside this official movie scrapbook are: never–before–seen images from the movie; exclusive behind–the–scene stories; actor profiles and interviews and much more!
This exciting guide is written by David Paterson, the son of the Newbery Medal winning author of Bridge to Terabithia, Katherine Paterson. His commentary, combined with brilliant full color photographs from the film, render this an unforgettable insider's exploration of a story that has captured the hearts and minds of a generation.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bridge to Terabithia: The Official Movie Companion appropriate for a 7-year-old?
No violence present in the book. The narrative focuses on friendship and personal growth, with no depiction of physical violence between characters. No scary content in the book. The story is described as a moving tale of friendship and loss, without elements intended to frighten the reader.
Does Bridge to Terabithia: The Official Movie Companion have violence?
No violence present in the book. The narrative focuses on friendship and personal growth, with no depiction of physical violence between characters.
Does Bridge to Terabithia: The Official Movie Companion have scary content?
No scary content in the book. The story is described as a moving tale of friendship and loss, without elements intended to frighten the reader.
Does Bridge to Terabithia: The Official Movie Companion have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. While some reviews mention themes related to religious/class differences, these are not explicit religious practices or beliefs within the narrative of the book.
Does Bridge to Terabithia: The Official Movie Companion have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racial themes in the book. While the story includes characters from different backgrounds, race is not a central theme or plot point.
Does Bridge to Terabithia: The Official Movie Companion have profanity?
No profanity in the book. While some reviews mention that the book contains language that some may find inappropriate, there is no specific profanity cited within the narrative.
Does Bridge to Terabithia: The Official Movie Companion have climate change?
No climate themes present in the book. The search results focus on environmental movies and do not relate to the content of the book.
Does Bridge to Terabithia: The Official Movie Companion have sexual identity?
No sexual content in the book. The search results reference the movie and its themes, but there is no indication of sexual themes or content in the book itself.
Does Bridge to Terabithia: The Official Movie Companion have gender roles?
The book explores gender roles through the characters of Jess and Leslie, with Leslie challenging traditional femininity and Jess navigating his own sensitivity in a male-dominated environment. This dynamic reflects a critique of societal gender expectations.
Does Bridge to Terabithia: The Official Movie Companion have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes present in the book. The search results primarily reference the movie adaptation and general discussions about LGBTQ+ characters in films, which are not relevant to the content of the book itself.
