Eleven-year-old Jesse Aaron loves nothing more than running against his fellow students on the school fields. But when the new girl in class surprisingly wins a race, he decides to befriend the mysterious new arrival. Together Jesse and Leslie dream-up the fantastical world of Terabithia, a make-believe kingdom where giants and trolls roam free and all kinds of mystical beings exist. But when tragedy strikes their heavenly sanctuary, can Jesse summon all of Terabithia"s magic in the hope of surviving a devastating loss?