Bibliograph

The bridge, Bill Konigsberg

Type

Label

The bridge, Bill Konigsberg

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Intended audience

Ages 14-18, Scholastic PressGrades 10-12, Scholastic Press

Literary Form

novels

Main title

The bridge

Oclc number

1129177439

Responsibility statement

Bill Konigsberg

Summary

Aaron and Tillie do not know each other, but they both feel suicidal and arrive at the George Washington Bridge at the same time, intending to jump. Includes resources about suicide prevention and suicide prevention for LGBTQIA+ youthAaron is a gay misfit struggling with depression and loneliness. Tillie isn't sure what her problem is, only that she will never be good enough. They arrive at the George Washington Bridge at the same time. There are four things that could happen: Aaron jumps and Tillie doesn't. Tillie jumps and Aaron doesn't. They both jump. Neither of them jumps. Or maybe all four things happen.... -- adapted from jacket. Includes resources about suicide prevention and suicide prevention for LGBTQIA+ youth

Target audience

adolescent

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