K. Woodman-Maynard visually depicts a stunning and faithful adaption to a beloved classic.

I can't believe it's been 50 years since we've had Tuck Everlasting in our literary landscape. I've read this story 3 times; once in my teens, later in my 20s, and once more in my 30s in the form of this graphic novel. I didn't expect it to emotionally hit me as much as it did. But the epilogue ... as I write I am overwhelmed with emotion and the weight of choosing to live life as Winnie had. It's such a beautiful story that is translated well to a graphic novel format for a new generation to know, to philosophize, and to keep alive.

I have loved Tuck Everlasting ever since I first read it in fourth grade, so I was SO excited to see a graphic novel being made. THIS DID NOT DISAPPOINT! K. Woodman-Maynard did an amazing job of condensing down the story and she created gorgeous illustrations to match. I will 100% be recommending this edition to anyone I see.

Thank you K. Woodman-Maynard, Macmillan, and NetGalley for the ARC!

This graphic novel adaptation of Tuck Everlasting is beautiful and true to the original story.

The illustrations are airy with a nostalgic look. The Tuck family look appropriately old-fashioned, situating the story in time from the first page, and the changing setting visually captures the time that has passed since the start of the novel.

The illustrations capture the ominous setting of the middle of the book effectively.

The story is well-preserved here, as the essential words and phrases shine through. I felt like this was more explicitly faithful to the book than many graphic novel adaptations, which I loved. The illustrator does a great job of weaving key narration into the image in a beautiful and readable way.

I really appreciated the illustrator's interview and process notes at the end, which spurred a conversation with my 11-year-old about the way that certain symbols had been used throughout the book. Sometimes I think it is hard to see the difficulty of making a graphic novel like this, but seeing the stack of watercolor images is a powerful last moment, especially given the themes of the book.

Thanks to NetGalley and Farrar, Straus and Giroux for early access to an e-book ARC!

A gorgeous adaptation of a timeless story. The watercolor art adds new magic to a beloved classic. A true treasure.

This is a beautiful adaptation of a classic middle grade novel. The colors and the art style really captures the essence of the original book. It is faithful to the original from what I remember when I read it in 5th grade. The nostalgia of reading this graphic novel adaptation makes me want to go back and re-read the original. I love the fabulisum throughout and the way that the idea of living forever is tackled. This graphic novel will be a wonderful introduction to a classic for the younger generations.

What an enchanting graphic novel. A truly wonderful story with wonderful illustration. The narrative mixed in with dialogue was very well done. I really enjoyed that there was a message in the story, but it was weaved into the story and not blatantly the whole plot.

This graphic novel perfectly followed the story. I didn't fully like the art, but I think that it was easy to follow. I'd recommend this title for ages 9+. #NetGalley #NetGalleyARC #ARC

I am a huge fan of Tuck Everlasting--the novel and the musical. I am also a fan of graphic novels, extremely so. Naturally, when I saw this book existed, I jumped at the chance to read it.

The illustrations were perfect. The use of color was so simple, yet so right for this story. It truly felt nostalgic. I especially enjoyed the interwoven narration--using Winnie's inner monologue and 3rd POV narration throughout.

My favorite part of this story will always be Tuck's pseudo-lecture to Winnie on the boat. He explains the life cycle in such a complete way. And the way this iteration portrayed the scene was beautiful and really helped visualize what he was saying. It truly hit.

I first read this book in 5th grade and I loved my own imagining of the Tucks. Getting to see approved versions of the characters with Natalie's input was amazing and beautiful. I loved every second.

Such a beautiful graphic novel! I loved the way that quotes from the original book were incorporated into the illustrations. I'll definitely be getting this one for my school library!

This is a wonderful graphic novel adaptation of Tuck Everlasting. I think it's going to open this book up to a whole new generation of kids.

Thanks NetGalley for this ARC.

A wonderful adaptation of my favorite book! The illustrations and color choices serve the story so well. I'm so excited to put this in my library and introduce students to the wonder of Tuck Everlasting.

Immediately emailing our school librarian to order a copy. I loved it just as much as the novel version.

What a beautiful adaptation of this classic! The story is wonderfully faithful to the book and the watercolor art is luminous! This visual reimagining is sure to bring readers in as well as point them to the original work. Highly recommend!

This graphic novel adaptation of the classic Tuck Everlasting was beautifully made and illustrated. I loved the way that the author and artist integrated the text through out the entire page and story. I think this also opens up the story to a new generation of readers and can draw in old ones who are looking to see the world brought to life.

As a teacher, this is a regular novel we read yearly. The messages and symbolism is a focus of our discussions and the morality of life.

This graphic novel is beautiful. It’s not set up like your typical children’s graphic novel that looks and feels like a comic. It is full of gorgeous illustrations made from ink and watercolor. The first few pages look like watercolor posters and every page is formatted differently. You can look into the color choices as the story moves and the close up details the illustrator focuses on.

If you’re unfamiliar with the story, Winnie is a a ten year old girl who lives in a large house and is tired of her simple life stuck at home. The Tucks (Ma, Pa, Jessie, and Miles) have also lived their lives a few times over. Many moons ago they were traveling through the forest and came upon a natural spring that they drank from. They didn’t know it then, but it gave them the gift of immortality.

Since then, it’s been 80+ years of never aging. They move regularly and only get together once a decade as a family.

One the night of their reunion, Winnie stumbles upon Jessie drinking from the spring and looks to try it herself. The Tucks decide to take her home to try and explain why she needs to keep their secret.

Meanwhile, a man in yellow has spotted them and has been looking for The Tucks. He’s heard stories of a family that never grows old. And now that he knows the secret, he plans to monopolize it only to those that are rich and deserve it.

How will all their lives be connected within the circle of life?

As an educator, I’d love to have this graphic novel along side the novel itself. I think it would create great discussions instead of comparing a book to a movie! This will definitely be a novel I’ll look into adding to my classroom.

Thanks @NetGalley and @MacMillansPublishingGroup

“The way I see it, people got to do something useful if they’re going to take up space in the world.”
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Winnie Foster wants to run away, even if it’s just to the woods behind her house when she hears music her mom said is made by elves. When she gets to the woods, she meets Jesse Tuck, who won’t let her drink from the spring she sees him drink from. The Tuck family takes Winnie with them as they explain the spring has magical properties that makes anyone who drinks it immortal. Spending time with the Tucks endears Winnie towards them and when she’s forced to return and Ma Tuck is put in danger, Winnie believes this family is worth fighting for.
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It’s been 50 years since this MG masterpiece released. In honor of this, the Babbit family had @woodmanmaynard adapt and illustrate Natalie’s magical realism book into a graphic novel that asks the question: what if you could live forever? This was filled with nostalgia for me, as I read it in 5th grade. The artwork was perfect for the #novel and I can’t wait for a whole new generation to fall in love with this story when it releases September 25!

CW: murder, death, violence, kidnapping, confinement, imprisonment, abandonment

I cannot express how beautifully done this adaptation is. I vividly remember reading the original book in 6th grade and how it took my classmates and me on a wave of emotions where we fell in love with the characters and cried with them. I loved the panels and how pivotal moments through dialogue were selected to create the flow of the story. I was able to see Winnie's character development through the colors and layout of the pages. I cannot wait to purchase this novel for my library and my personal collection. I know my children are going to love this classic as much as I do and I cannot wait to share this version with them.

From a teacher-librarian perspective, I think this would be a great addition to a class unit on the original novel, especially for teachers who have had students create one-pagers on the setting or story to show how what they doing in class is a potential career. At the end of the book, you can read and discuss how the graphic novel came to life as the anchor text.

Perfectly captures the whimsey and tension in the original version of Tuck everlasting through detailed images and all the elements of the original story.

Full confession, I haven’t read the original book so I can’t speak to how close the adaptation sticks to the original. However, I loved this graphic novel adaption! It was engaging and easy to follow. Middle grade readers would really enjoy this and I think it would serve as a great launching pad to reading the original novel. The watercolor illustrations were lovely.

Thank you to Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group and NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.