it's really nice.... and the author describes it expertly (is that a word?) overall i think it's a touching book with a nice ending i actually cried when tuck read that winnie died
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Tuck Everlasting
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A timeless and thought-provoking novel.
updated 07.04.08
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for Ages 9 and Up
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About Tuck Everlasting
Parents need to know that the sparkling nature descriptions are great introductions to lyrical prose. The main character uses her ingenuity to rescue a friend from a risky situation. Kids who stick with the novel through the (intentionally) sleepy opening are rewarded with a humorous and moving story, as well as unforgettable descriptions of the natural world.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about life, death, and the circle of life. If you could, would you want to live forever? What would you enjoy about immortality? What might be unpleasant? If you were in Winnie's position, what decision would you make?
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Lives in CaliforniaI rate this title on for age 9 and give itawesome book
- Lives inI rate this title on for age 8 and give it
awesome book:
In many ways, the story is a fairy tale, with a magical spring, a kidnapped heroine, an enchanted handsome prince, and even a bittersweet ending. Natalie Babbitt's eloquent descriptions of woods, ponds, and animals elevate the novel from mere story to a lyrical meditation on the natural order. The dog days of summer, when the earth cracks and lighting flashes without thunder, are described with exquisite clarity; cows, fish, and even one of the most memorable toads in children's literature are given personality and respect. The plot engrossing and the images and themes can last in the reader's mind for a very long time throughout the whole book. a.p.
Lives in New YorkI rate this title on for age 9 and give itVery Interesting
I thought it was a very good book because you never new what was going to happen. I would think something and then I would read the next page and it was totally different from what I thought.
- Lives in CaliforniaI rate this title on for age 9 and give it
Beautifully written!
As a teacher, I would recommend parents and teachers read this beautiful albeit a tidbit disturbing story with their children or students. Babbitt's use of figurative language is breathtaking. This book would be perfect used in a writer's workshop context. Discussion possibilities about life for both parents and teachers are endless.
- Lives in TexasI rate this title on for age 16 and give it
i cried
i think you should read this book because it inspirers young reader.
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