List of Bridge To Terabithia Characters - Main Characters

Main Characters

The main characters are Jess and Leslie

Jesse Oliver Aarons, Jr.
First appearance Chapter 1: Jesse Oliver Aarons, Jr.
Last appearance Chapter 13: Building The Bridge
Created by Katherine Paterson
Portrayed by
  • Julian Coutts (1985 film)
  • Josh Hutcherson (2007 film)
Information
Nickname(s) Jess
Aliases King of Terabithia
Gender Male
Occupation Student
Title "King"
Family
  • Jesse Oliver Aarons, Sr. (father, Jack Aarons in 2007 film)
  • Mary Aarons (mother)
  • May Belle and Joyce Ann (younger sisters)
  • Ellie and Brenda (older sisters)
Significant other(s) Leslie Burke (best friend/love interest)

Jesse Oliver Aarons, Jr. is a fictional character in the book Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson. He is based on her son. He is played by Julian Coutts in the 1985 film and by Josh Hutcherson in the 2007 film.

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