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  1. Apr 22, 2024 · The real Bridge to Terabithia story began back in 1974, when something that happened to Paterson and her family inspired her to write the book. Sometimes the truth is more depressing than its fictional counterpart.

  2. Bridge to Terabithia was inspired by a real-life incident. When Paterson’s son David was just 8 years old, he had a best friend named Lisa Hill. The two frequently hung out near a creek bed...

  3. Oct 10, 2023 · ‘Bridge to Terabithia’ is partially inspired by a true event. The 2007 film is an adaptation of the popular novel of the same name written by Katherine Paterson. The book was first published in 1978, receiving unanimous love from critics and readers alike, and won the prestigious Newbery Medal.

  4. Feb 18, 2007 · Award-winning children's author Katherine Paterson was inspired to write The Bridge to Terabithia after her son's childhood friend was struck and killed by lightning. The book has since become...

  5. Bridge to Terabithia is a children's novel written by Katherine Paterson; it is about two children named Leslie and Jesse who create a magical forest kingdom in their imaginations.

  6. Feb 18, 2007 · Award-winning children's author Katherine Paterson was inspired to write The Bridge to Terabithia after her son's childhood friend was struck and killed by lightning. The book has since become...

  7. Dec 7, 2014 · In her memoir, Stories of My Life, she writes about that decision, as well as her relationship with her parents and the traumatic event that led to the story in Bridge to Terabithia.

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