Under the Bridge

by Ellen Kindt McKenzie

Book Overview

When Ritchie' s mother becomes ill and must live in a hospital, he is left alone to put his life back together.It seems an impossible task until he begins to receive mysterious letters from the troll under the bridge. . . . Award-winning author Ellen Kindt McKenzie seamlessly mixes fantasy and reality in this story of how one young boy learns to overcome his fears with the help of a mysterious friend. ' Heartwarming.' --Kirkus Reviews. ' This multi-layered...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0064406296
• ISBN13: 9780064406291
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: HarperTrophy
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.2" x 7.7"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

A "Must Read" book for both children and adults!

This book is so deep that I wonder how it could only be a children's book. My sister gave it to me for my 24th birthday and I loved it immediately. Written about a young boy and girl who face real life problems, this book teaches such important messages about friendship, hope, and family. Ms. McKenzie's writing is exceptional and one could really believe that Ritchie and Rosie are real people. The children are given so much life and their characters have a depth that is hard to find in many childrens books. I found myself relating so much to Ritchie that it was almost scary! Some books seem to be able to take the most difficult problems and somehow come up with an answer to them while still being readable and enjoyable. This is one of those books. You'll come away feeling that the life is worth living and that people are worth loving. I would reccomend it to anyone, and especially to anyone who has imagined that there was a troll under the bridge!

Under The Bridge Book Review

"Under The Bridge" by Ellen Kindt McKenzie was a very interesting book. I liked the character ideas, the climax, and the unique setting. The climax is when ritchie's mom is taken in the night by what believes to be a troll. Ritchie is ten and is described so well, you think that he is standing right beside of you.it takes place on an old farm in a cottage that has a river running along it. Ritchey, and the author describe this place as the best in the world.The best part is when Ritchie and his little sister,Rosie,rescue his mother from the troll. The worst part is when the troll dies, and just wanted somebody to talk to.The conflict and the climax are the best story elements in the book. Ellem Kindt McKenziedescribes the conflict between the troll and society, as well as the troll and himself. He is exluded from society because he is inhumane. The climax also is described well as Ritchey's feelings and his mother's feelings when she is being taken from Ritchey.

i can read this book over and over again

i love to read and i get this book from the library all the time! it's not a very challenging book to read, but i really like to read it just for fun. i really like the end...and i always seem to forget before i read it again. it's awesome!

I Love it!

Ritchie mother has disappeared from him.A eif was been sending him letters.I love the way it ended.If you like a mystery book BUY IT!