Leslie

Leslie is a happy and optimistic girl who's parents are writers, and that is likely the reason why she is so imaginative and creative. She moves to Jess Araon's neighborhood with her parents and they meet on her first day of school. She partakes in a race with Jess and his class, and comes out as the fastest, with Jess in second place. Leslie also befriends Jess's sister May Belle and offers her some of her old Barbie dolls.

Later, while hanging out with Jess they find a deserted spot in the forest near their home, across a river, which can only be crossed by a swinging rope. Leslie and Jess decide to make the spot their own special place, and name it Terabitha, where they imagine they are king and queen of the enchanted kingdom of Terabitha. They use Terabithia as a means to take a break from reality and spend their time there playing out battles with their villain the Dark Master and his minions. They also build a treehouse to use as their castle.