Katherine paterson (also known as katherine paterson) is an American children's writer who enjoys an international reputation. Many works have won the Newbery Award, twice the National Book Award for American Children's Literature, and the 1998 International Andersen Award.

Trabue's Bridge to West Asia won the Newbery Prize of 1978. It is written that Jess and Leslie, two primary school students, have formed a profound friendship in their study and life, and established a mysterious kingdom in the Woods to find unlimited fun. Later, tragedy happened. Leslie died in the flood. Jess gained strength and courage from Leslie and started a new life.