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
Amanda S. from STATESVILLE, NC 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. from SOUTH WINDSOR, CT 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.
Valerie Y. (valbookgal) from BROOKLYN PARK, MN 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.
Shelly B. (Shivers) from TEMECULA, CA wrote on 3/9/2006...
5 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!
Karen T. (CrochetGal) from FORT COLLINS, CO 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.
Erin C. from OGDEN, UT wrote on 8/18/2006...
4 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) from FEDERALSBURG, MD wrote on 5/9/2006...
4 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!
Nicole P. from ERIE, PA wrote on 12/27/2005...
4 member(s) found this review helpful.
Once a classic, always a classic.
Beth P. from ALPHARETTA, GA wrote on 9/26/2006...
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
Great children's story!
Kelly H. (momiac) from MECHANICSVLLE, VA 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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Margaret P. (hopelessangel) from DECATUR, AL wrote on 3/14/2008...
This book was wonderful! So creative, everyone should read this book :)
Marsha S. (Chycole) from DURANT, OK wrote on 7/16/2007...
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 upon 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.