Bridge to Terabithia

A lonely boy hopes to become the fastest runner at school, but a new girl quickly beats him and challenges his expectations. Despite their differences, the two form a close friendship and create Terabithia, an imagined kingdom filled with monsters, trolls, ogres, and giants.

My take

You’ll like this if you enjoy heartfelt coming-of-age stories that blend imagination with family drama, such as Where the Wild Things Are; Not for you if you want a light, purely magical adventure.

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