How to Be Like Leslie Burke

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Updated: May 10, 2018

In the book, Bridge to Terabithia, by Katherine Patterson, one of the two main characters is Leslie Burke, the best friend of Jesse Aarons, the main character. This article will help you learn to look and act like Leslie Burke.


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    Smile a lot and "Keep your mind wide open"! Also, have a special glow (be upbeat) and be happy. When you enter a room, try to brighten it up!
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    Try to be calm, relaxed, gentle and in no hurry to grow up. Don't be afraid to let your imagination run wild!
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    Wear lots of layers- tights under capris, arm warmers and t-shirts, etc. Don't be afraid to clash colors and make interesting color combinations!
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    Cut your hair short, if you would like. Don't dye it because Leslie was all about being yourself, and dying your hair would imply that you don't like your original hair color.
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    For accessories, you need army caps, arm warmers, and shoes like Leslie's. To make arm warmers, cut up socks (in the commentaries of the movie they said that the arm warmers were made of cut-up socks!). Those sweet shoes she wears are white Converse (Chuck Taylors). If you can't find white converse, then you can always bleach a pair. Customize them with different laces, baubles, etc.
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    Express tomboy behavior like Leslie Burke from the movie was a tomboy. She wore clothes that weren't too girly, and easy to move in.
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    Have imagination! Don't be hypocritical and pretend to always be picturing things when you're not, but think in your mind occasionally. "[What if] this was really something else." This is what Leslie would do. Another thing is to pretend that you're a fictional character. And if you're so inclined, find a space and make up a secret world!
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    Never bully anyone or brag about anything. Try to be innocent and don't act all snobby just because you got something that nobody else has.
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    Don't worry if you're lonely. In the books, Leslie was described as lonely (until she met Jess). This doesn't mean to break away from your friends, but when you're along, enjoy your solitude and make something good out of it.

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      • Try not to look completely the same as Leslie or you lose the point of being original.
      • Don't go watch the movie with your friends and then wear all the same things she wears the day after! Change gradually!

      Things You'll Need

      • A copy of the movie "Bridge to Terabithia"
      • A copy of the book "Bridge to Terabithia"

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