Pagineborn 1932 · Huai’an, China (US author)
📖 Best for: Grades 3–5 (ages 8–11) · Grades 6–8 (ages 11–14)
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Katherine Paterson, born to missionary parents in China, won two Newbery Medals — for Bridge to Terabithia (1977), about a friendship and an imaginary kingdom, and Jacob Have I Loved (1980).
New to Katherine Paterson? Start with Bridge to Terabithia.
Katherine Paterson’s books are under copyright, so Pagine doesn’t host them — but you can borrow every title below free. Tap Local library to see which libraries near you have it, Libby / OverDrive to borrow the ebook or audiobook with your library card, or Open Library for free online lending.
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Katherine Paterson, born to missionary parents in China, won two Newbery Medals — for Bridge to Terabithia (1977), about a friendship and an imaginary kingdom, and Jacob Have I Loved (1980).
Bridge to Terabithia is a great place to start; other favourites include The Master Puppeteer, The Great Gilly Hopkins, Jacob Have I Loved.
Katherine Paterson’s books are best for grades 3–5 (ages 8–11) · grades 6–8 (ages 11–14).
Katherine Paterson’s books are still under copyright, so they are not free to download. You can borrow them free: from your public library (search WorldCat), as ebooks and audiobooks with a library card through Libby/OverDrive, or from Open Library’s free lending. Pagine links to each below, and suggests similar books you can read free right now.
Search WorldCat to see which libraries near you have a copy, or ask your school or public library. Most libraries also lend Katherine Paterson ebooks and audiobooks free through the Libby app.