Jesse Aarons

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	Josh Hutcherson
In-universe information
Alias	King Of Terabithia
Nickname	Jess
Species	Human
Gender	Male
Occupation	Student
Family	Mother Jesse Aarons, Sr. (Father) Ellie and Brenda (Older Sisters) May Belle and Joyce Ann (Younger Sisters)

Jesse Aarons is a fictional character in the book, Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson. He is an artistic boy who is fearful of doing courageous things. Jesse was extremely depressed before Leslie Burke, whom he jointly created the fictional country of Terabithia, comes into his life. But even with her with him, he is still somewhat distressed. He is a very good runner and only lost to Leslie in the school race. But through Terabithia, Leslie gave him courage. Template:Spoiler After he finds out his only and best friend Leslie died trying to enter Terabithia alone when he went to a museum with his teacher, whom he had a crush on. When he accepts Leslie's death he lets go of his frustration. After making peace with Leslie's death he makes his younger sister, Maybelle the new queen (in the film version, a princess) since the queen, Leslie, had passed away.