Jess Aarons' greatest ambition is to be the fastest runner in his grade.
He's been practicing all summer and can't wait to see his classmates'
faces when he beats them all. But on the first day of school, a new girl
boldly crosses over to the boys' side and outruns everyone.
That's not a very promising beginning for a friendship, but Jess and
Leslie Burke become inseparable. Together, they create Terabithia, a
magical kingdom in the woods where the two of them reign as king and
queen, and their imaginations set the only limits. Then one morning a
terrible tragedy occurs. Only when Jess is able to come to grips with
this tragedy does he finally understand the strength and courage Leslie
has given him.
Performed by Robert Sean Leonard