Bridge to Terabithia

In this classic novel, the friendship between young Jess and Leslie grows as they meet in Terabithia--their secret hiding place--and only ends with the tragic death of one of them. Set in contemporary rural America, "the story is one of remarkable richness and depth, beautifully written".--"The Horn Book". 1978 Newbery Medal winner; ALA Notable Children's Books of 1976-1980.