Jess Aarons And Leslie In Bridge To Terabithia

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Bridge to Terabithia is about two fifth-graders, Jess Aarons and Leslie Burke. Jess has been practicing all summer for the school recess races. However, everyone is shocked when a new kid beats all of the boys during the race. That kid is Leslie, and eventually she and Jess become good friends. Jess and Leslie both have some issues at school and home that they help each other with. Leslie is being bullied for dressing and acting differently, and her parents are often working so much that they don't have time for her. Jess is pressured into giving up drawing, which he loves, to do things like watch sports and be more 'manly.' Jess's dad especially is one who thinks that drawing is a waste of time and Jess shouldn't do it. Jess and Leslie find