<P> The novel's content has been the frequent target of censors . It ranks number 8 on the American Library Association list of most commonly challenged books in the United States for 1990--1999 . On the ALA list for 2000--2009 it ranks #28 . The challenges stem from death being a part of the plot; Jesse's frequent use of the word "lord" outside of prayer; allegations that the book promotes secular humanism, New Age religion, occultism, and Satanism; and for use of offensive language . </P> <P> The book is often featured in English studies classes in Ireland, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Philippines, Ecuador, the United Kingdom, Costa Rica, Panama, South Africa and the United States . </P> <P> In 2012 Bridge to Terabithia was ranked number ten among all - time best children's novels in a survey published by School Library Journal, a monthly with primarily U.S. audience . Two other books by Paterson made the top 100 . </P> <P> Two films have been made based on the book, both with the original title . One was a PBS TV movie made in 1985, starring Annette O'Toole, Julian Coutts, and Julie Beaulieu . The second was a theatrical film released on February 16, 2007, starring Josh Hutcherson, AnnaSophia Robb, Robert Patrick, Bailee Madison, and Zooey Deschanel; the adaptation was done in part by David Paterson himself . </P>

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