Honestly, if this was not required for class I probably would not have finished it. A usual rule of thumb for me is if I do not get so into a book within the first 24 hours that I can not put it down...I put it down for good.This was not one of those books. I tried several times to get through the first chapter and failed. I had to force myself to push through. I guess I had nothing to connect to with this book early on. The main character was a little boy with a few sisters being raised in what seemed like dismal conditions. His mother was mean to him, yet not abusive. His father was indifferent and Jesse was obsessed with being the fastest runner in the 5th grade. I did feel bad for him but I just could not connect to him.
I am relieved to say that I am glad to have stuck it out. Jesse's friendship with Leslie is what drew me in. I was so proud of Jesse for being friends with her and I wanted to see how this relationship would grow and change him. Once I gave the book a chance I found that the author was very detailed in such a way that I could feel embarrassment, fear, and anxiety about certain situations. Not many books stir those emotions for me. When Leslie and Jesse wrote the note to the bully about meeting a boy after school I was so worried they would be caught. Ecspecially the next day when May Belle asked them on the bus if they did it, I was sure they would be caught. Leslies death was very sad and it was nice to see his mom and dad try to be nice to him. The last chapter was a bit dissappointing for me. I wanted Jesse to hold Terabithia sacret and private or never go back. I do not think it will ever be the same for him even if his sister shares it with him.
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