My teacher read the original Tuck Everlasting to us when I was in fourth grade, and even back then, something about it stuck with me. I never really understood why—until now.

Revisiting the story through this graphic novel adaptation as an adult completely opened my eyes. The emotion, the depth, the questions it asks about life and time—it all hit me so much harder this time around. I cried. The watercolor artwork is stunning, and it adds this quiet, bittersweet beauty to the story that makes the whole thing feel timeless.

This version reminded me exactly why the story stayed with me all these years. It’s just as powerful, just as magical, and maybe even more meaningful now. Thanks Mrs Weiss for reading me the original so I had this chance to be touched by a the story all over again as an adult.

And thanks to Macmillan Children's Publishing Group and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC to review.

This graphic novel edition of Tuck Everlasting is incredibly well done. The art alone is fantastic. You can tell the artist cared deeply about keeping close to the original story and their art style works so well with the book. I was completely mesmerized by their skill and artistry. I also really loved the added interview at the end with Natalie Babbitt’s daughter and the artist.

This is a must have for fans and collectors of Tuck Everlasting.

I still remember the feeling of reading tuck everlasting with my fourth grade class and being totally swept away by it. The drawings in the graphic novel brought it to life in a way that felt so special to me and brought me back to that special time in my youth when I'd first read it. Thank you so much net galley for the arc

I have loved the story of Tuck Everlasting for as long as I can remember. In 4th grade, I watched the film. In middle school, I read the original story. In high school, I was part of my school's production of the musical. Now, as I am nearing the end of my Master's degree, months away from teaching in a middle school classroom, I had the wonderful opportunity to read Tuck Everlasting: The Graphic Novel.

This novel combines everything that I've loved from the previous formats of this story. The story's beautiful imagery, crafted by the late Natalie Babbitt, is made accessible to all readers through K. Woodman-Maynard's stunning illustrations. The story was a wonderful adaptation, and the choice of using watercolor perfectly matched, if not enhanced, the nostalgic vibes of the story. This graphic novel was an absolute joy, and I plan on purchasing it once it is published.

Thank you to Macmillan Children's Publishing Group-Farrar, Straus and Giroux and NetGalley for the ARC. This book is set to be published on September 2, 2025. All opinions are my own.

Thank you to NetGalley, Macmillan Children's Publishing Group; Farrar, Strauss, and Giroux (BYR); Natalie Babbitt; and K. Woodman-Maynard (adapter and illustrator) for the opportunity to read Tuck Everlasting: The Graphic Novel in exchange for an honest review.

For those familiar with the children's classic, this is a gorgeous, true-to-text adaptation with beautiful watercolor artwork to depict the characters.

Winifred Foster is a ten-year-old girl whose family owns the nearby forest. On an excursion into the woods, she runs into a seventeen-year-old boy, Jesse Tuck, who is drinking from a spring by a tree in her family's forest. Jesse emphasizes that she cannot drink from the water. Winnie gets mixed up in the Tuck family, who share with her the spring's secrets to immortality. Only ten, the family must emphasize to this young girl how important it is to not share this secret. Tuck explains to Winnie the cycle of life, and how they are pulled from that, no longer a part of the wheel.

The novel explores the concept of mortality to a young person, something Winnie mentions she has never had a conversation as such before. There is also an emphasis on the circle of life and how all things play a part, and if people were to gain immortality, there wouldn't be a place for them because both the positives and negatives would no longer apply in their lives. This novel makes for a great lesson for adolescent readers regarding the topic of life and death, as well as right and wrong. A whole-hearted worth-while adaptation.

This graphic novel perfectly encapsulates all if the important themes of the original novel. The art work matches the atmosphere seamlessly. Enjoyed reading this very much!

Gah I loved this graphic novel so much! It’s brings back all the nostalgia of the original book, but with beautifully depicted artwork that brought so much more to the story.
I’m not someone who likes to reread books often so I appreciate that this book allows me to relive the story without having to read it in its entirety, but at the same time I feel that if this were to be read on its own, without having read the original story, readers still get an amazing experience. The overall theme of the story is perfectly depicted despite being shorter than the novel.
The art is beautiful and I loved that the writing was often depicted in the landscapes. Often time I feel as if the word bubbles can interrupt a story within graphic novels, but instead incorporating the writing into the art was truly special.
Lastly, I love that this graphic novel can be enjoyed by anyone of almost any age. The writing isn’t terribly hard to read so that younger audiences can fully appreciate the story as well as the art and older audiences can quickly read over this for the nostalgia of the original novel (such as myself).

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC! All opinions are my own.

Absolutely outstanding!

The graphic novel adaptation of Tuck Everlasting is bringing the story we loved as children to a new generation in a phenomenally well done way. The art is gorgeous and there are beautiful touches throughout that show the artist not only respected and appreciated the source, but in fact loved it. The big stand out for me in this adaptation was the side-profiles of characters to express their opinions on life and death. So artistic and so stunning!

Just when you think it couldn't get better, waiting at the end is a conversation between the artist (K. Woodman-Maynard) and Natalie Babbitt's daughter Lucy that nearly brought me to tears.

When I saw this arc available on Netgalley, my inner-child completely lost her mind! I'm talking kicking and screaming to get the chance to read this, and I did! Wow am I so ecstatic that I did!

Tuck Everlasting is one of my all time favorite stories and this adaptation was lovely! The art is well done and fits the whimsy and youthful vibes of the story perfectly. It brings the story to life in a new way and I will absolutely be buying a physical copy.

I first read Tuck Everlasting in 6th grade and it quickly became my favorite book. I read it so many times growing up and never got tired of the story, the characters, or the way it made me think about life and choices.

Reading the graphic novel version brought me right back to that time. It felt like being a kid again, completely wrapped up in a book I loved. The artwork is gorgeous and really captured the heart of the story. It felt like seeing the world of Tuck Everlasting come to life in a new way.

If you loved the original like I did, this graphic novel is definitely worth picking up. It’s nostalgic, beautifully done, and such a great way to revisit a classic.

I love the story of Tuck Everlasting so I was very excited when it was announced that it was coming in a graphic novel. The colors are very vibrant and flows great with the 50th anniversary of the debut of the book.

This was an amazing rendition of Tuck Everlasting. The art was amazing and the story was right to the point. This was a great!

A beautiful retelling of a familiar story, Tuck Everlasting: The Graphic Novel is absolutely something to check out.

The heartwrenching story of a family who can never grow old, and a young girl who yearns for more in her life, finding each other by chance. The Tucks have a lifetime and thensome of experience, which they pass onto Winnie, teaching them why they love, hate, or just have accepted their fate.

The artwork is so, so pretty, and you really do get a very faithful adaptation of a classic tale. Absolutely check it out if you can!!

I loved this book as a kid and have been eagerly awaiting the graphic novel adaptation. The illustrations were beautiful! The story stayed true to the original and the graphic novel just brought it to life. I loved it and will be buying a physical copy for my children. Thank you for this ARC!

I'm probably one of the few of my age that never read the novel, even when the movie came out back when so this was totally new for me.

I appreciate the whimsical art style as it suits the story so well.

Winnie Foster is living a pretty sheltered life and hopes to make a difference in the world and maybe have an adventure. One day she decides to explore the wood by her home that her family owns and sees a boy there drinking from a natural spring. But when she tries to take a drink too he flat out stops her and his family carries her off. They have to protect the secret of the spring. You see 87 years ago, their family drank from that spring and none have aged or been able to die since.

And thus starts a bit of adventure, which also bring the opportunity to make a difference, for Winnie.

I enjoyed reading Tuck Everlasting: The Graphic Novel. The illustrations were adequate and helped convey the story, though at times I felt they left me wanting more detail. I truly appreciated the premise of the story—it’s a timeless concept that sparks deep reflection. However, I felt that some of the richness and nuance of the original novel were lost in the graphic format. While I believe school-aged children will find this version engaging and accessible, as an adult reader, I prefer the depth and detail found in the traditional text version.

Wow! As someone who loved Tuck Everlasting as a child and recently reread the original to find it holds up, I was so excited to find this graphic novel version on NetGalley. To say that I am blown away is an understatement. It is an excellent format for this story. The artwork is outstanding; likewise, the way the narration is woven into the illustrations is an art form in and of itself. I loved how magical the art style feels because it suits the story well. This graphic novel is perfect for those feeling nostalgic for the original from their youth, as well as for a new generation discovering the story for the first time. I also loved the conversation between the graphic novelist, K. Woodman-Maynard, and Lucy Babbitt, daughter of author Natalie Babbitt. It was nice to see some of the process behind adapting this gorgeous graphic novel and how the author's daughter feels about her mother's work getting to live on in a new form. Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC!

This was an amazing adaptation. I read this book when I was a little girl and loved it. This was a very faithful adaptation and I can't wait for a new generation of kids to discover this great story in graphic novel form.

I've been a fan of Tuck Everlasting since I was a kid. I'm also a huge fan of the stage adaptation. This graphic novelization of the classic story highlighted the message of the novel and the illustrations were beautiful.

I love graphic novel adaptions of classics. They're a great way to introduce timeless stories to new readers, and I think that this one will be a great addition to any collection. I already preordered a copy for my library!

Amazing graphic novel adaptation of Tuck Everlasting! The watercolor and ink illustrations are beautifully done.