Tuck Everlasting

Medieval alchemists firmly believed in the existence of the Water of Life which, once drunk, made you live forever, and modern science is looking for it now. Written in the 1970s, just when scientists were first thinking that immortality might actually be possible, was this short novel for 9+ years. In early 19th century America a pioneering family, the Tucks, do stumble on a spring with water that gives them immortality when drunk, though it take them another twenty years to realise it, and then they have to go undercover to live before their neighbours denounce them as witches etc. Eighty years later, towards the end of the 19th century, a young girl called Winnie stumbles on their secret, which leads to complications for all of them. The end of the novel takes place in the brash, ramped-up 1950s, and the Tucks are still trying to lie low. How they'd continue to manage to keep their secret in today's CCTV world is an intriguing thought. It's a very simple story, but it is so beautifully written, with such lyrical language and great sensitivity, that it is deservedly a classic of children's literature.

I read this book due to the possibility of seeing the musical on Broadway and I am only sorry I did not come across it earlier. It was such a great, magical story that had me hooked even at 29! As a teacher, it has been added to my recommended reads list for my children

This book truly moved me. A true book about Immortality and death and how we should spare our time and not waste it, but I never knew why she didn't drink it, and out of everything she gave it to the TOAD!

This book is marketed as a children's book but as an adult, it reads similar to brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Anderson and Herman Hesse. I read it in one sitting as it is very easy to read. I had always heard of it but never read it or watched the film. I'm glad I finally have. No spoilers. It's about a young girl, who as an only child, is watched constantly and longs for freedom and adventure. She finds all that come true over a few short days and the story unfolds quickly. If you've ever been curious about the title, its worth a read.

Arrived quickly and good condition

At first it's a bit random but it gets more interesting once you get in it like any book. It's a bit short but I thought it was a pretty good book and will make you want a toad. :D

A story of a family who have accidentally drunk from the well of immortality and their chance meeting with a young girl who is the only person to learn their secret. A short, tight, lovely book. I can understand why it's considered a classic.