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Katherine Womeldorf Paterson (born October 31, 1932) [1] is an American writer best known for children's novels, including Bridge to Terabithia. For four different books published 1975–1980, she won two Newbery Medals and two National Book Awards .
Bridge to Terabithia is a children's novel written by Katherine Paterson. The book was originally published in 1977 by Thomas Crowell, and would win a Newbery Medal the year after. [1] The novel tells the story of fifth grader Jesse Aarons, who becomes friends with his new neighbor, Leslie Burke, after he loses a footrace to her at school.
The Great Gilly Hopkins is a 1978 realistic children's novel by Katherine Paterson.It won the U.S. National Book Award in 1979. [2] In 2012 it was ranked number 63 among all-time children's novels in a survey published by School Library Journal – the third of three books by Paterson in the top 100.
Katherine Paterson is best known for her novel "Bridge to Terabithia" and the film adaptation has become known for its striking story. The movie gained popularity in recent years. For the film adaptation of her novel "The Great Gilly Hopkins", the screenplay was written by her two sons, David L. Paterson and David Ross Paterson. They were also ...
The Sign of the Chrysanthemum is a 1973 work of literature that was the first published work by the American novelist Katherine Paterson.The novel is set in 12th century Japan around and during the Heiji rebellion and tells the story of Muna, a 14-year-old who searches for his long-absent father following his mother's death.
Flip-Flop Girl is a 1994 children's novel written by American novelist Katherine Paterson. The book is considered a very good story for children who are trying to adjust in a new school. [1] [2] and appears on school study and reading lists. [3] [4] [5]
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Bread and Roses, Too is a 2006 children's historical novel written by American novelist Katherine Paterson.Set in Lawrence, Massachusetts, in 1912 in the aftermath of the Lawrence Textile Strike (also known as the Bread and Roses Strike), the book focuses on the Italian-born daughter of mill workers who finds herself becoming the protector of a boy who is afraid to return home to his abusive ...