One of the most celebrated Newbery Medal winners of all time gets a magical makeover in this new edition, complete with a reader's guide that's ideal for teachers, book clubs, or anyone looking for insight into this favorite book.

Jess Aarons' greatest ambition is to be the fastest runner in his grade. He's been practicing all summer and can't wait to see his classmates' faces when he beats them all. But on the first day of school, a new girl boldly crosses over to the boys' side and outruns everyone.

That's not a very promising beginning for a friendship, but Jess and Leslie Burke become inseparable. Together they create Terabithia, a magical kingdom in the woods where the two of them reign as king and queen, and their imaginations set the only limits. Then one morning a terrible tragedy occurs. Only when Jess is able to come to grips with this tragedy does he finally understand the strength and courage Leslie has given him.

Katherine Paterson was born in China, where she spent pa

Katherine Paterson was born in China, where she spent part of her childhood. After her education in China and the Amrt of her childhood. After her education in China and the American South, she spent four years in Japan, the setting forerican South, she spent four years in Japan, the setting for her first three novels. Ms. Paterson has received numerous her first three novels. Ms. Paterson has received numerous awards for her writing, including National Book Awards for “awards for her writing, including National Book Awards for ”The