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Biography
Katherine Paterson
An interview with Katherine Paterson.
A video interview with
Katherine Paterson
Biography, bibliography, short video clips, and transcript.
Bridge to Terabithia
Bridge to Terabithia
This 22-page guide is a PDF file and requires Adobe Reader to access.
Bridge to Terabithia
Summary and 10 discussion questions.
Bridge to Terabithia
This site deals with symbolism and foreshadowing and with themes of being different, imagination, facing fear, friends and relationships, facing death, and analysis of a related poem.
Bridge to Terabithia
Summary and 4 activities to support the book.
Bridge to Terabithia
This lesson plan helps students visualize the setting and "hear" the dialogue. Scroll down for a second activity involving a field trip.
Bridge to Terabithia: Building Bridges
Eleven activities to support the 2007 film version. The 34-page discussion guide requires Adobe Reader or compatible application for access. It is designed for students ages 9-12.
Sudden Death
Commentary on the book and the movie.
The Great Gilly Hopkins
The Great Gilly Hopkins
Summary. Follow the links under "Related Resources" to find a discussion guide, writing prompt, vocabulary, and information about the author.
The Great Gilly Hopkins
These online games are great for vocabulary practice.
The Great Gilly Hopkins: Characterization and Prediction
Students prepare a mock trial to determine Gilly's guardianship.
Jacob Have I Loved
Jacob Have I Loved
Students use resources from the American Memory Project to gain insight into the setting. Among the links on this page is one to a reading guide.
Jacob Have I Loved
Summary and 14 discussion questions.
Vision of Self in Katherine Paterson's Jacob Have I Loved
Critical essay from the ALAN review.
Lyddie
Katherine Paterson's Lyddie: Travel Within and Beyond
A critical essay from the ALAN review.
Lyddie
Summary, activities, vocabulary/spelling, related titles, and interdisciplinary connections. Requires Adobe Reader or compatible application for access.
Lyddie
Review, discussion topics, activities, and related books.
The Master Puppeteer
The Master Puppeteer
Suggestions for post-reading activities.
Of Nightingales that Weep
Seeking the Nightingale
Students investigate the history and culture of Japan.
The Same Stuff as Stars
The Same Stuff as Stars
Summary and 11 discussion questions.
The Same Stuff as Stars
Summary, 5 discussion questions, and 3 activities.
