This was a wonderful graphic novel adaption of Tuck Everlasting. They did such a good job of condensing the story and the illustrations were really beautiful.

I was so excited to see that Tuck Everlasting was coming out in a graphic novel. And I was not disappointed. The graphics are beautiful, and the story was told perfectly. Anyone who has read the original needs to get a copy of this for their at-home library!

The graphic novel adaptation of Tuck Everlasting brings Natalie Babbitt’s classic to life with stunning illustrations and a faithful retelling. The story of Winnie Foster and the immortal Tuck family remains as moving and thought-provoking as ever, exploring deep questions about life, death, and the value of time.

What sets this version apart is the breathtaking artwork. Each panel is rich with emotion and detail, capturing the magic of the forest, the stillness of time, and the quiet sorrow of immortality. The illustrations beautifully mirror Winnie’s inner struggle, enhancing the emotional depth of the story.

This adaptation is perfect for longtime fans and newcomers alike. It preserves the novel’s heart while offering a fresh, visual experience that’s accessible and deeply affecting. A must-read for graphic novel lovers and anyone revisiting this timeless tale.

While not a replacement for the original, anyone who ever read and loved Tuck Everlasting NEEDS a copy of this. It's beautifully done, and the insights into the making of the graphic novel at the end are so fun and inspirational.

This graphic novel is beautiful. If you’ve read the original Tuck Everlasting or watched the movie, this version brings the story to life in a totally new way. The watercolor art is dreamy and fits the vibe perfectly—soft, a little mysterious, and full of emotion.

The story still hits hard: the whole “what if you could live forever?” thing really makes you think, and Winnie’s journey feels just as meaningful in this version. It’s gentle, deep, and kind of magical without needing any flashy action. Whether you're revisiting a childhood favorite or discovering it for the first time, this is such a cozy, thoughtful read. Great for all ages!

Following the popular trend of turning children's classics (cult and literary) into graphic novels, K. Woodman-Maynard transforms Natalie Babbit's "Tuck Everlasting" into a slim 261 page adaptation of Winnie and the immortal family. Many of these graphic novels do a wonderful job of retelling the story through illustrations, bringing in readers who might otherwise be intimidated by the original books (Gareth Hind's the Odyssey), or welcome a chance to update the stories into more contemporary settings (Babysitter's Club and Sweet Valley Twins), but Woodman-Maynard's book is masterclass of maintaining the essence of the book with such fidelity that it still feels like the novel in many ways, even though it is abridged.

Some of the credit is Woodman-Maynard making sure to showcase the narration just as much of the dialogue, Significant sentences are configured into the landscape, embedding the words into the plot as they wind across the sky and hide among leaves. She does not simply export the major story beats, but captures the feeling of Winnie leaving her front yard and going out into the woods with warm monochrome watercolors and Babbitt's own words. The tension with the man in the yellow suit is present, but restrained through unease instead of visceral images that would scare children. Emphasizing that his true threat is just how mundane he is in his selfishness and cruelty.

Illustration wise, the character designs are very child friendly without losing that classic otherworldly feeling of bygone days. Woodman-Maynard makes use of the backgrounds to divide her panels and create tensions where there is one, although most of the story is really a rumination about what living truly means. In particular, the side profile spreads of each Tuck family member as they explain their viewpoint of (im)mortality is very poignant and does a great job of showing kids how they are juxtaposed.

It is not an exact beat for beat story, and I understand why some of the smaller moments between Jessie and Winnie or Winnie and Mrs Tuck had to be excised to make the story work as it does, the relationships do carry over for the most part. If anything, I would hope reading this graphic novel would make a child very interested in reading the original, as it is such a loving homage to Babbitt's world.

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Children's Publishing for a chance to read Tuck Everlasting Graphic Novel. This story will forever hold a place in my heart. The movie was first introduced to me in elementary school when I was 10 years old and it changed me forever!! Never ever will I forget this amazing story. This graphic novel added a cute and fresh look on the tragic story of the Tuck family. Yes it’s very sad but also exciting and inspiring. Winnie always followed her heart and passion to protect the Tuck family and the forest. And the yearning Jesse had for her was so cute! They both fell hard for each other but how Jesse tried protecting her was even more cute cause it was more than not having her live the kind of life him and his family live. BUT THE ENDING. I will forever be sad for Jesse. Overall great story, love the art style, great way to introduce kids to this amazing story without them being bored!

I’ve read Tuck Everlasting so many times, but this graphic novel brought the story to life in a whole new way. The artwork is absolutely compelling. It really deepened my connection to the characters and the emotions throughout. Even though I knew the story, my heart was still torn out by the end. This was a beautiful, fresh experience of a classic tale that I’d highly recommend to both longtime fans and newcomers alike.

Thank you NetGalley & the publishers for sending me an ARC of this amazing book. 💕

This was a childhood favorite when it came to books so of course I had to ask for the graphic novel. As someone who does not read the most amount of graphics, this one was one of my all time favorites. I loved the way the text was often written into the images but the organization was still clear. I also loved the colors of the story, & the layout of when each family member shared their opinion on the water with Winnie. I will be getting a physical copy for home and my classroom. Will read again. 💕

I haven't read the original or watched the movie adaptation so I didn't have a lot to compare it to but I enjoyed this graphic novel! I liked the art style as, to me, it fit with the era it was set in, as well as the colors used. I think this is a great way to get more people to read/watch Tuck Everlasting as it drew me in to wanting to do so!

I remember reading Tuck Everlasting as a kid and loving it! When I found out that it was a graphic novel I was so excited! This did not disappoint! I loved everything about it! The illustrations where beautiful. I can't wait for more people to read this!

I really wanted to love this because I loved reading Tuck Everlasting when I was a young girl. So I was excited to see this as a graphic novel for younger kids for this newer generation to love, but the illustration style took me right out of the story. Maybe it’s because I went it with a romanticized version of the story, or at least having read it decades ago in elementary school and watched the original movie… And the artwork is good, but I don’t think the style fit the vibes of the story. It felt sort of dated in a comic style that resembles a bygone era, the color scheme or coloring was not what I was hoping for. I do like the artists sharing the details of the making of the graphic novel at the end… But I will sadly not be getting this for my classroom.

ARC Review:

The Graphic Novel adaptation of Tuck Everlasting follows the original story quite well. Growing up, I loved this story. Reading the graphic novel allowed me to refresh the story in my mind and reminded me about what it could be like to live forever. This story is perfect for anyone that loves reading about everlasting life and friendship!

If you loved Tuck Everlasting, this graphic novel adaptation does such a great job at bringing the story to life! I really loved seeing the characters and setting of Treegap drawn out just like I imagined when I first read the novel. I also loved the interview at the end with Babbitt’s daughter and the illustrator, K. Woodman-Maynard as they discussed how true to the novel Woodman-Maynard’s illustrations are. This is a great read and I will definitely be purchasing it for my classroom library when it comes out in September!

When I read the original book over 20 years ago, there was a magic and dreaminess to it that I just can't put in words, this graphic novel with its easy to read images and pages tried to bring back some of that sparkle.

I don't remember the original book exactly like this, but it makes me want to reread the original for reminiscent sake.

Generally, though, its about Winnie Foster, a young girl who meets the Tuck Family and their special curse/magic that was given to them by a spring. About life and death and is eternity worth it?

I feel this would be the perfect addition for those who loved the novel, along with the movie, it is very beautiful. And it's perfect for those who would prefer a graphic novel to a regular one.

Four stars because it makes me want to relive that first moment I read Tuck Everlasting, fell in love with Tuck Everlasting, saw the movie and dreamed of forever.

Thank you netgalley.com for the free ebook. This made my day.

What an absolute delight this was to read in graphic novel form! I loved it! 5 stars! ✨✨✨✨✨

Back when I was in elementary school, my teacher read Tuck Everlasting (the original chapter book) to us as a class. Not just me, but all of my classmates as well, were so captivated by the story that we begged our teacher to continue reading to us and opted to skip recess each day just to hear more of Tuck Everlasting!

When I saw a graphic novel version was coming out I was so excited to read it! The illustrations are so beautiful and the color palette is perfection! I love the way the writing is part of the landscapes on some pages too. It’s truly a beautifully illustrated book!

This story will always hold a special place in my heart and I am so happy I was able to read an early copy of this! It was so nostalgic to read this story again and I highly recommend everyone reads this story in their lifetime!

Thank you Net Galley and the publisher for the E-ARC of this wonderful book in exchange for my honest review. :)

This adaptation was done beautifully! I love that this will bring this wonderful story to young readers and that will get to experience the great message of Tuck Everlasting through these beautiful illustrations.

Just reading the first page I was swift to think "Hmmm, this reminds me of the Great Gatsby graphic adaptation." AND SURE ENOUGH ITS THE SAME COMIC ILLUSTRATOR. K Woodman Maynard has a way of infusing already dreamy text with flights of fancy, and reading this transported me back to what I felt the first time I read Tuck Everlasting in elementary school.

I read and loved the original Tuck Everlasting back in elementary school, so when I saw this graphic novel adaptation, I was beyond excited to revisit the story as an adult. 🌿✨ This adaptation completely delivered — the gorgeous watercolor illustrations, the emotional depth, and the faithful retelling of the original made it feel like reconnecting with an old friend in a whole new way.

It was such a nostalgic, heartwarming experience, and I’m thrilled this classic has been given new life in graphic form. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering the Tucks for the first time, this is a beautiful, magical addition to any shelf. Highly recommend! 💛

The first thing I want to say is that these illustrations are GORGEOUS. I've only read a few graphic novels in my life, but I'm sure this one is the prettiest. The watercolors are absolutely perfect and complement the story so well.

The whole thing seemed very well written, too. I will put in a slight caveat. I'm not really a reader of graphic novels in general, so I don't have a lot to compare this to, but it seemed to be well-organized and it flowed smoothly. Prior to reading this, I was only slightly familiar with the story. For anyone unfamiliar with the book, it's about a family that stopped aging and gained supernatural longevity after they drank from a spring in a forest. They are then forced to live forever, never growing older. My mom had read the original Tuck Everlasting to us as children, but that was quite a few years ago. I did decide to read it again after finishing the graphic novel, and so far it seems like this is very faithful to the original. That's something that I really appreciate in adaptions like this.

I don't think I have any negative comments to make about this book. It was absolutely beautiful. This is one that I would totally consider buying in the future. It would make a great addition to my shelf, and I believe it could be enjoyed by readers of every age.

Thanks so much to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC.