Quote by: Katherine Paterson

Church always seemed the same. Jess could tune it out the same way he tuned out school, with his body standing up and sitting down in unison with the rest of the congregation but his mind numb and floating, not really thinking or dreaming but at least free.


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Author Bio


  • NameKatherine Paterson
  • DescriptionAmerican children's book author
  • BornOctober 31, 1932
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionWriter; Novelist; Children's Writer
  • WorksThe Master Puppeteer; Bridge To Terabithia; The Great Gilly Hopkins; Jacob Have I Loved
  • AwardsNewbery Medal; Hans Christian Andersen Award; Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award