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Why do you think the author wanted Leslie to die in the book?
John Paterson She didn't want her to die. It was based on a true story involving her son and his friend. The friend died in real life, so the friend dies in the boo…moreShe didn't want her to die. It was based on a true story involving her son and his friend. The friend died in real life, so the friend dies in the book.(less)
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Bridge to Terabithia
by Katherine Paterson
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