Jess Aarons

Jess, or Jesse Aarons is the hero from Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson and the 2007 film of the same name.

Bridge to Terabithia
Jess is misunderstood at home and bullied at school. He lives on a small farm with his family and when he signs up for a race at his school, he is unexpectedly beaten by a girl, Leslie Burke.

Both of them are outcasts, so they build a "kingdom" of their own, called Terabithia.

Trivia

 * Jess Aarons is played by Josh Hutcherson in the film.