Author Visits - Katherine Paterson - Bridge to Terabithia

Vermont author Katherine Paterson discusses the tragic inspiration behind her classic book Bridge to Terabithia with "Author Visits" producer Paul Larson.

[@ObiWanBillKenobi]

I want to write like Katherine Paterson. "Bridge to Terabithia" is incredible. It is one of the top three books I have ever read.

[@playitloud2858]

You know kathrene paterson Gmail

[@MrAndrius12]

The fact that people are still commenting now comes to show how much people love the movie.

[@jackraidr2008]

one of the best novels EVER the story is great and have really deep meaning in it, at least for me ... personal opinion

[@syamil3338]

Me too Katherine .. me too ... cried every time i watched this movie

[@joshuahelt6589]

Okay, I’ve been questioning the movie for years. I never knew there was a book, and I definitely need to read it. What I’ve always thought is that Leslie died in the very beginning when she first swung across the stream. Everything in between was a mental protection from the shock of her death. In the end, he finally moves away from denial and accepts the loss of his friend.

[@abellopis6346]

Is there gonna be a 2nd Movie of Bridge of Terabithia

[@FIRING_BLIND]

No she's very much alive the whole time The book is way better from what I remember tbh

[@liberatumenteconkris]

best, best, best, best of the best... i love you katherine patterson, and we are so lucky to have such amazing story available. congratulations ! i love you. lots of kisses and hugs :)

[@RichardLeonpandas]

She whipped that medal out quick 🤣 6:45

[@nathanhaughey7120]

don't tell me that none of you wanted to know what happens after

[@nathanhaughey7120]

I don't want to believe she is dead and I want to see that she isn't and because we were left on a kinda cliffhanger

[@TBx46]

ohh :(

[@FIRING_BLIND]

But that defeats the whole purpose of the book

[@nathanhaughey7120]

I watched it recently I read a thing like a part two parody and oh my god this person was really talented they did spell or misplace words but it didn't bother me it was just a good Idea and I hope it gets made into a movie the novel can stay the same or not but read the thing first and you will want it to be a movie

[@pamelafischer1843]

LOVE this lady!

[@Mujeeb_Rahman]

We need Part 2 of the story

[@tratama5930]

Impossible

[@Eternity10515]

A lot of words wanted to be spoken the feelings i felt cannot be spoken through words, especially through everything im facing right now this has been tough for me and it felt like i had lost another thing on this world when i got nothing to lose, but i guess i am 15years late huh, i deserve an alternate happy ending even if my mind imagines so it always go back to reality where i knew the Leslie we knew died tragically

[@nathanhaughey7120]

I really want a part 2 someone please bring them both to act in it because I cant stand it that she died I know its based on a true story which is a tragedy but I can't stand.it please just someone make a part 2

[@fishofgold6553]

Oh, I know how you feel. After watching the movie, I, too, partly felt like I wanted Leslie to have lived. But, I recognise that would have made it a far less remarkable story as it would have meant a much more predictable ending. Plus, I'm sure you realise this, but a sequel is a silly pipe dream. But I know the feeling that leads a part of you to want one. If, hypothetically, they did make one, it would suck. They can't just backtrack on a story that's already been settled, by copping out and saying, "But wait - plot twist - she didn't actually die...". That would just be cheap, and disgracefully unfaithful to the novel. Sure, Leslie's death hurts, but for the depth it adds to the story, it's TOTALLY worth it. By the way, did you watch the film recently, or years ago? I watched it recently, and I felt basically the same as you felt.

[@rgbgamerboi181]

I also want a part 2

[@rudraakram3879]

You are right. I, too, wanted a sequel, but now I acknowledge that it'd just cheapen the tragedy. Thank you. Rest in peace, Lisa and Leslie.

[@drymoper2234]

I think the movie was better than the book due to there's more imaginary and creative things in Terabithia than the books ... I think one of the plot was to get kids to be creative and think outside the box and become inventive..creative..imaginative...

[@Strandysmommy]

Disney didn’t want to have Leslie die?! I guess… Ariel didn’t get turned to foam. I absolutely love Bridge, if I eventually get my BFA I going to direct the stage version!

[@emiliomanueldepedro9650]

Jess blamed himself for Leslie's death. But it wasn't his fault. It was this woman's fault.

[@dawsynlarson696]

Emilio Manuel De Pedro she was trying to tell a true story I get the joke but I’m just saying

[@trentjean3]

Incredible Woman 👏

[@peopleedits9407]

Please make part 2 of this movie

[@jakobcallis-hewitt7595]

Author doesn't want a part 2 to this movie, It was done as a tribute to the friend of the authors son.

[@peopleedits9407]

Please try to make bridge to terabithia 2

[@cristinagonzalez2172]

these is prety cool

[@user-jc1km1qv1m]

Very nice story

[@shamarmiller7037]

Why they didn’t let she crossed over the bridge she didn’t want to come back but in the real world she’s dead that could be part 2 of it

[@emiliomanueldepedro9650]

If i knew this woman, i would ask her this question: "¡¿Why the f*** you wrote Leslie's death?! ¡¡She was just a 13-year-old girl!! ¡¡A 13-year-old f***ing girl!! ¡She had a great life ahead of her!. Not to mention, her parents suffered their worst nightmare: seeing their kids dying!"

[@FIRING_BLIND]

Did you even watch the interview. She talks about that. It was inspired by her sons friend dying suddenly when they were 9 It's to help prepare kids for loss

[@antnovs]

She and George RR Martin would get along

[@shaquaniadennis8125]

i love the movie but the book is amazing but there is too many curse words

[@fishofgold6553]

There a literally only 2 or so curse words in the whole novel, unless you count the use of the word "Lord," which is used at the beginning of exclamations and expressions meant to indicate that Jess is exasperated or surprised or fed up about something.

[@riley073104]

I LOVE THE BOOK, but a lot of bad words

[@beryljadloc3165]

Lol ..