
Despite hating Leslie for stealing his dream, Jesse can’t help but admire the freedom with which Leslie ran – so he gets close and becomes her friend. The D-Day comes only for Jesse – and all the other boys – to be defeated by a girl named Leslie who lives a few blocks away from his house. He has been training hard since the start of summer and must come out the comfortable winner of the race if he’s ever going to gain the respect of his father – who thinks he’s too weak and girly.

‘Spoiler Free’ Bridge to Terabithia Summaryġ0 years old Jesse Aarons runs through the cow fields rehearsing for the upcoming running competition for fifth-graders at his school. Later, he finds a friend in fellow fifth-grader Leslie, and together both discover new adventures that will transform both of their lives.

Jesse feels lonely for not getting the attention he needs from his parents – who are too busy to notice him. ‘ Bridge to Terabithia’ invites readers into the life of the troubled Jesse Aarons from a small town called Lark Creek.
