Tuck Everlasting
Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt is a special 40th Anniversary Edition published by Macmillan on January 20, 2015. This beloved children’s classic explores themes of immortality, friendship, and the complexities of growing up. The story follows young Winnie Foster, who discovers a hidden spring in the woods and meets the Tuck family, revealing the life-changing power of the spring and the choices that come with such knowledge.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the implications of eternal life and the moral dilemmas faced by its characters. As Winnie grapples with her newfound understanding, the Tucks must confront the consequences of their secret, all while a suspicious stranger seeks to uncover their extraordinary tale. This edition, featuring an introduction by Gregory Maguire and additional bonus materials, invites both new readers and long-time fans to engage with this timeless story, which has resonated across generations.
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Introduced by Gregory Maguire, a special 40th Anniversary Edition of the beloved children’s classic with more than more than 10 million copies sold.
From Newbery Honor and E. B. White Award–winning author Natalie Babbitt, Tuck Everlasting is a spellbinding modern-day masterpiece about immortality, friendship, and growing up that’s sure to be an all-time favorite for every generation.
What if you could live forever? In this timeless story young Winnie Foster learns of a hidden spring in a nearby wood and meets the Tuck family, whose members reveal their astonishing discovery of the spring’s life-changing power. Now Winnie must decide what to do with her newfound knowledge—and the Tucks must decide what to do with her. But it’s not just the curious girl who is interested in their remarkable tale. A suspicious stranger is also searching for the Tucks, and he will stop at nothing until he finds them and uncovers their secret.
A staple on home bookshelves and in classrooms and libraries for half a century, Tuck Everlasting is brought to life for new readers and long-time fans in this special anniversary edition, which includes an introduction from the bestselling author of Wicked Gregory Maguire, a Q&A with Natalie Babbitt, and exciting bonus materials.
Praise for Tuck Everlasting:
“Probably the best work of our best children’s novelist.” —Harper’s
“Exciting and excellently written.” —The New York Times Book Review
“A fearsome and beautifully written book that can’t be put down or forgotten.” —The New Yorker
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