The Bridge Builder

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The Bridge Builder

• By Margaret Mahy

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Characters

• Bridge Builder (father)
• Philippa (daughter)
• Simon (oldest son)
• Merlin (youngest son, narrator)

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Setting

• Over rivers
• In the country
• Over volcanoes
• In the forest

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Topic Statement

• The Bridge Builder is about a man who builds
  bridges to help people cross obstacles.

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Theme Statement

• 1. Bridges help people cross barriers in life.
• 2. Respect things that others do.

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Rating/Statement of Appeal

• Rating 5/10
• We felt this story had a weak plot but, the
  climax had an interesting twist.

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