Friendship
What does Jess spend his summer doing?
Training to be the fastest runner in his class
What challenge does Jess face during his summer training?
He struggles with running in the heat and feeling discouraged.
Who is the main character of the story?
Jess Aarons
Where does Jess live?
In a rural area in Virginia
How does Leslie introduce herself to Jess?
By beating him in a race
What challenge does Leslie encounter when she first moves to the rural area?
She faces loneliness and isolation before befriending Jess.
What is the name of Jess's new neighbor?
Leslie Burke
What is the name of the creek where Jess and Leslie play?
Terabithia Creek
What does Leslie give Jess as a gift after he helps her with chores?
A puppy named Prince Terrien
What challenge do Jess and Leslie overcome when exploring the woods?
They conquer their fear of the woods
What is the name of Jess's little sister?
May Belle Aarons
What is the name of the school Jess attends?
Lark Creek Elementary School
What do Jess and Leslie create in the woods?
An imaginary kingdom called Terabithia
What challenge arises when Miss Edmunds invites Jess to go to the museum?
Jess must choose between spending time with Miss Edmunds and keeping a promise to Leslie to go to Terabithia.
What is the name of Jess's music teacher?
Miss Edmunds
Where do Jess and Leslie find the abandoned treehouse?
In the woods near Terabithia Creek
How does Leslie support Jess when he's bullied by Gary Fulcher?
She stands up for him and tells him to ignore the bullies.
What challenge does Jess encounter when trying to impress Leslie with his artistic skills?
He struggles to draw a good likeness of Prince Terrien, Leslie's puppy.
What is unique about Leslie's appearance when Jess first sees her?
She's wearing cutoffs and doesn't have any shoes.
What is the name of the abandoned building Jess and Leslie discover in the woods?
The Perkins' Place.