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Tuck Everlasting
Author: Natalie Babbitt

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Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Book Type: Paperback
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ISBN-13: 9780374480097 - ISBN-10: 0374480095
Publication Date: 11/1/1985
Pages: 144
Reading Level: Ages 9-12


Other Versions of this Book: Hardcover, Paperback, Hardcover, Audio Cassette (Unabridged), Audio CD (Unabridged)

Book Description:
Doomed to - or blessed with - eternal life after drinking from a magic spring, the Tuck family wanders about trying to live as inconspicuously and comfortably as they can. When ten-year-old Winnie Foster stumbles on their secret, the Tucks take her home and explain why living forever at one age is less a blessing that it might seem. Complications arise when Winnie is followed by a stranger who wants to market the spring water for a fortune

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Top Member Book Reviews

Amanda S. wrote on 3/3/2007...

7 member(s) found this review helpful.

Excellent book for around 5-6th grade, deep symbolism and also good for teaching figurative language

Cindy O. wrote on 12/8/2006...

6 member(s) found this review helpful.

This is an example of pure children classics, it is a medium read( 9-12 year old). It may be boring at first but you must keep reading to reach the heart and soul of the story.

Shelly B. (Shivers) wrote on 3/9/2006...

6 member(s) found this review helpful.

Wonderful book! I read this in school with my sixth grade teacher and it has stuck in my head all these years! such a very beautiful story. and not too long, so definitely a good one to give to the child who is reluctant to read!

Valerie Y. (valbookgal) wrote on 3/5/2006...

6 member(s) found this review helpful.

This is a very unusual book about a family who drinks from a magic spring that causes them to never die. It makes you realize many problems that would arise from this. I would give it 4 out of 5 stars. It's well-written and thought-provoking.

Erin C. (brandinsp) wrote on 8/18/2006...

5 member(s) found this review helpful.

Overview: Doomed to - or blessed with - eternal life after drinking from a magic spring, the Tuck family wanders about trying to live as inconspicuously and comfortably as they can. When ten-year-old Winnie Foster stumbles on their secret, the Tucks take her home and explain why living forever at one age is less a blessing than it might seem. Complications arise when Winnie is followed by a stranger who wants to market the spring water for a fortune.

Review: This book is a classic and a must-read for every youth and adult.

Cheryl H. (busymom227) wrote on 5/9/2006...

5 member(s) found this review helpful.

I read this when I was young and have kept a copy of it ever since. I loved reading it then and still do!

Karen T. (CrochetGal) wrote on 11/12/2005...

5 member(s) found this review helpful.

Book, better than the movie! The thought I loved from the Book is if you are not a part of dying, you are not a part of living.

Nicole P. wrote on 12/27/2005...

4 member(s) found this review helpful.

Once a classic, always a classic.

Beth P. wrote on 9/26/2006...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

Great children's story!

Kelly H. (momiac) wrote on 7/22/2006...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

This is an incredible story that sticks with you. It is one to ponder.


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Brittany T. wrote on 9/30/2009...


a little wonder. while it's a rather short tale, the concept and story is well thought out.

Margaret P. (hopelessangel) wrote on 3/14/2008...


This book was wonderful! So creative, everyone should read this book :)


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