Talk:Bridge to Terabithia (novel)

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[edit] Terabithia the band

There was a fairly short-lived band in the 1990s called Terabithia^cite (for which there is not yet an article), but Terabithia merely redirects to this article. Could we have a little "For the musical group, see Terabithia (band)" line at the beginning? I ask before placing it, so as to head off any potential edit-war over the issue. skoosh [[User_talk:Skoosh|(háblame)]] 04:13, 27 December 2006 (UTC) wow —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.134.132.138 (talk) 22:25, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Terebithia/Terabithia

OK, I have to admit, I was impressed that by typing in "Terebithia" in the search bar, I got directed here. But in the section under "Controversy", which is titled "Terebithia", I got a little confused. It refers to Terebinthia, but send a link to Terebithia. I'm confused. FruitMart07 01:30, 17 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Controversy

It's been many years since I read the book, but I find it hard to believe that its place in libraries has been widely challenged on the various bases suggested here. (The reference link only establishes that it has been challenged, not why.) In fact, as I recall, the book is explicitly Christian in blah, blah blah!its consideration of Easter. I think that it's more likely that it has been challenged for its Christian content (in non-sectarian, public libraries) than for "secular humanism" or "satanism". Could someone supply references here?

• I remember being forced to read this absurd bit of trash as a child, and I suspect that if it's ever been banned, it's because the book is possibly one of the worst novels ever, and the publically stated reasons are just a pretext. The book is so terrible as to have become legendary in my family as the archetype of bad fiction. I may personally vehemenently oppose censorship, but if I had no moral problems with censorship and were in a position to ban that book, I certainly would do so, regardless of what excuse I could come up with. JDS2005 07:31, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

I'd like to beg your pardon. This novel is beautifully written by Katherine Paterson, with a true heart and understanding of children, families, friendships, and relationships. Not only does her novel delve into these issues, but its lessons of values such as courage, death, grieving, socioeconomic status, gender roles... are thoroughly linked throughout the story. The author's ability to bring these intense political, religious, and personal beliefs and questions alive through her use of personification, metaphors, and symbolism shows literary genius. It need not matter what religion one is to know that death is inevitable, and the grieving process is real, and the guilt and anger one feels is true. Leslie teaches us all a lesson of risk, and guides scaredy-cat Jess over this symbolic bridge, from one place to another, whether into the land of Terabithia or our own world. Leslie helps to foster Jess's creativity, ability to risk and love, and to help guide him to be a better person. In turn, Jess will pass this on, as we all should. Jennifer Ferrara Educator

• The above two comments are not relevant and have no place on Wikipedia, discussion page or not. Anyway, according to deletecensorship.org, this book has been removed from libraries due to "profanity, disrespect of adults, and an elaborate fantasy world that might lead to confusion." (http://www.deletecensorship.org/bridge_to_terabithia.html). I wasn't sure how to work this into the section as it stands, so I'll leave that to someone more experienced, but thought I would provide the source. Thestorm042 11:21, 18 February 2007 (UTC)

• • Those above banning citations are nothing more than code for "this book calls into question teachings about Jesus and Christianity." At one point, Leslie, who had never been to church yet attends Easter service with Jess and his family, freely opines, "You have to believe [the story of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection], but you hate it. I don't have to believe it, and I think it's beautiful." May Belle retorts, "You gotta believe the Bible, Leslie," who genuinely asks, "Why?" Much later in the book after Leslie's death, the controversy should be settled when Jesse's Dad consoles his grief stating, "Lord, boy, don't be a fool. God ain't gonna send any little girls to hell." Jeff kuta (talk) 04:56, 22 April 2008 (UTC)

Did anyone I mean like cry?

• Every time I see the movie or read the book. Jeff kuta (talk) 04:56, 22 April 2098 (UTC)

[edit] Origin

Why did the Origin stuff get deleted in the first place? It was interesting. Wassupwestcoast 04:02, 9 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Pirate copy of Bridge To Terabithia

Removed external link as it seriously violates WP's policy on copyright. You can always borrow a copy at the library. Cheers! Wassupwestcoast 04:44, 9 February 2007 (UTC) Wassupwestcoast 04:44, 9 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Added References to Controversy Section

I added references for the controversy section but can find nothing about the death as being a reason for banning the book. Still looking though. Cheers! Wassupwestcoast 04:46, 9 February 2007 (UTC)

Well, that was quick. Found several references. Cheers~ Wassupwestcoast 05:08, 9 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Origin

Does anyone have a source citation for the new info? It's interesting but would have to be deleted as unverifiable according to WP policy. Cheers! Wassupwestcoast 20:56, 14 February 2007 (UTC)

Did some looking and found good (and interesting) reference. An on-line newspaper called The Takoma Voice has a June 2005 article called "Lisa Hill and the Bridge to Terabithia by Diana Kohn" at "Our History:Takoma Archives". Unfortunately, the article does not seem to be accesible (attempted to retrieve 14 Feb 2007). However, the Internet Archive link does work "Lisa Hill and the Bridge to Terabithia by Diana Kohn". Cheers! Wassupwestcoast 00:02, 15 February 2007 (UTC)

I am convinced that Lisa Hill's death probably had something to do with some evil, supernatural force. I mean, come on, lightning doesn't just strike out of nowhere on hot sunny days24.29.74.132 21:03, 11 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Question about the Plot

Does May Belle really become the "Queen" of Terabithia? or the Princess?

In the last scene Jess says he is the king and that she is his princess. Cheers! Wassupwestcoast 12:59, 19 February 2007 (UTC)

in the book, May Belle is crowned 'Queen', in the new movie, Jess make her 'Princess. Glad to help! Tini 8 01:17, 20 February 2007 (UTC)

The last line of the book Jesse speaks to May Belle, "There's word going around that the beautiful girl arriving today might be the queen they've been waiting for." Jeff kuta (talk) 08:43, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] This was posted by 207.108.244.155

Note: Original material is against WP policy (see Wikipedia:Attribution#No original research.

We are having a Literary Presentation on the book Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson. So, one of the things we are going to do is a rap on the book. Here it is:

There once was a guy named Jesse (Jesse) And then he met a girl named Leslie (Leslie) Then Leslie had a big idea ('dea) But then Jess had to go so he's like See Ya (See Ya!) Then at school they were being all bullied (bullied) And Jess kept getting all drooly (drooly) Over his teacher cuz he thought she was all cooly (cooly) So when they got home, Leslie had a plan They decided to make a new land So, that's why they created Terabithia, A place where no one else could be (so a few months later, his teacher took him to the museum of art, where he felt some love through his tiny heart) So when Jesse came back Everyone cried, Cuz they told him Leslie Burke had died, (Boo Hoo)

This was the rap. We hope it goes well and we hoped you liked it! See Ya!

Note: above is from User talk:207.108.244.155. I didn't want to delete it outright 'cause it's clever. Cheers! Wassupwestcoast 20:51, 7 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Section Heading Change

I changed the name of the section which deals with the similarities between the names Terabithia and Terabinthia to from "Terabithia" to "Naming", as I feel this more accurately describes what this section is about. Any objections?

S. Luke 05:42, 14 May 2007 (UTC)

Looks good to me. Cheers! Wassupwestcoast 11:52, 14 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] The Bewitchin' Pool

This story also sounds very similar to an earlier Twilight Zone episode, The Bewitchin' Pool. Though I think Wikipedia policy would oppose making the connection without some literary reference to cite, perhaps someone can turn up a reference with a more careful search. 204.186.19.115 11:38, 9 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Free to Be… You and Me

I remember that song as being in Bridge to Terabithia, but the only mention I found in the (2000s) movie of said song was an allusion (said in response to the school bully with the Hermione Granger hairdo (well, first "Harry Potter" movie) not being at the door to charge a buck to urinate), "Free to pee!" What gives? Copyright trouble? 68.36.214.143 03:29, 29 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Novel vs movie

Just a note to everyone useing Wikipedia as a source to write your book reports, the book is not the same as the movie. Some contributing editors have been updating the plot summary with reference to the movie. Cheers! Wassupwestcoast (talk) 15:09, 12 December 2007 (UTC)