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Abstract : This paper discusses Katherine Paterson’s novel “Bridge to Terabithia” as a manifesto used to promote the idea of individuality and uniqueness of a person. Through this work, Paterson has brought in elements to establish this as a safe way through which children could process their individual fears in the society. Individuality is something that is growing fainter in a world erected upon strict social traditionalism. This paper puts forward aspects from the book that emphasizes bringing out the true individual in a person, to enjoy the proper manner of life. This paper argues about the limitations put upon an individual as a result of social conformities and at the same time it talks about the way in which this book could be regarded as a fine piece of literature for children to process the realities of life without engaging in them.