Paterson, K. 1972. Bridge to Terabithia. NY: Crown.
A classic tale of friendship between a young boy and a young girl. Bridge to Terabithia is a Neberry award winner. Jesse befriends Leslie who is new to the town and they become the best of friends. Jesse has an imaginative world in which he introduces to his new friend. One day, Leslie goes an ventures on her own to find the world of Terbithia and tragically drowns. Jesse has a difficult time dealing with Leslie's death and is unable to accept she is gone. Good literature for young readers to add to their collection.