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Her son's 8 year old friend Lisa Hill was on at the beach one day and got struck by lightning. His mom decided to write a book to help him cope with his grief which we now know as Bridge to Terabithia. She based the river and many of the events in the book on what happened in her son's life and some of her own. I hope this answers your question.
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What inspired her to write Bridge to Terabithia?
Katherine Paterson was inspired to write "Bridge to Terabithia" by the real-life experience of her son's friendship with a girl who tragically died. This personal tragedy led her to explore themes of friendship, loss, and imagination in the novel.
What books did kathrin Paterson write?
bridge to terabithia who am i and other books
Why did Katherine Paterson write Parzival?
I think Katherine Paterson wrote 'Parzival' to entertain people. It does not give any information on medieval times, so she didn't write it to inform anyone. It also doesn't try to persuade us readers, so it cant be written to persuade. == ==
Did Katherine Paterson get inspired by her son's best friend Lisa hill who was struck by lighting and killed?
Yes, Katherine Paterson's son's best friend Lisa Hill was struck by lightning and killed, which deeply impacted Paterson. This event inspired her to write the novel "Bridge to Terabithia," in which the character Leslie Burke's death is influenced by the tragic event.
What does Lisa hill have to do with the book Bridge to Terabithia?
Lisa Christina Hill inspired Katherine Paterson to write her novel Bridge to Terabithia. In real life Lisa was friends with Katherine's son David Lord Paterson. The friendship depicted in the novel is very like the friendship David and Lisa had until Lisa was killed after being struck by lightning. Lisa's personality was alot like Leslie Burke's even though Bridge to Terabithia is a novel.
What type of themes does Katherine Paterson write?
NO
What other books did Katherine Paterson write?
19
What types of genres does Katherine Paterson write?
fiction
What awards has Katherine Paterson won?
Katherine Paterson has written numerous novels, picture-books, short stories and non-fiction books.Some of her titles includes Bridge to Terabithia, Jacob Have I loved and Flip-Flop Girl.Follow the related link for a full list of works by Katherine Paterson.
Did Katherine Paterson write the movie Narnia Chronicles?
no she didnt
What inspire her to write Bridge to Terabithia?
she builds the bridge so that they could get across the creek.
Is the book Bridge to Terabithia a fantasy book or a realistic fiction book?
Bridge to Terabithia is a realistic fiction book with elements of fantasy. The story follows two young friends who create an imaginary kingdom in the woods, blending real-world issues with imaginative elements.
