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Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1978

Page

19

Katherine Paterson Wins 1978 Newbery Award for Terabithia

Katherine Paterson, author of The Bridge to Terabithia, receives the top children s literature prize, the Newbery Award, amid details of her family life in Takoma Park Maryland and her years of writing.

Katherine Paterson Paterson Mrs. Paterson China U.S Japan

Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson

In a rural setting two schoolchildren become best friends through a secret magical kingdom in the woods. Jess Aarons, a poor farm boy, admires running while Leslie Burke, from city folk, is a fast runner who defeats him in a school race. Their warm tale centers on friendship and understanding.

Jess Aarons Leslie Burke Leslie Jess

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