Katherine Paterson treasury

A collection of three classics, two of them Newbery Award Medal winners, and one a National Book Award winner by highly acclaimed author Katherine Paterson. Bridge to Terabithia: The life of Jess, a ten-year-old boy in rural Virginia expands when he becomes friends with Leslie, a new girl in town. She draws him into the imaginary world of Terabithia, where the two are safe from bullies and ridicule. One day, however, that tranquility is shattered when tragedy forces one of them to reign in Terabithia alone. Great Gilly Hopkins: An eleven-year-old foster child tries to cope with her longings and fears as she schemes against everyone who tries to be friendly. Jacob have I loved: Sara Louise Bradshaw has spent her entire young life in the shadow of her beautiful and talented twin, Caroline. Not only has her twin usurped their parents affection, but she s even stealing away her best friend. Feeling deprived all her life of schooling, friends, mother, and even her name by her twin sister, Sara Louise finally begins to find her identity.