Tuck Everlasting

This is a great little story with a realistic look at what it would be like to live forever, something many ignorantly desire. It's actually quite a sweet story about a series of unfortunate events. I don't know if the characters are particularly good role models, but Tuck and Mae do have an interesting perspective that only their situation could create and they have good intentions. The story is a bit slow in the beginning, but it's worth pushing through. I recommend this book. Final comment: I disagree with the pedophile comments made by some people. The pursuit of the 10-yr-old girl by a 17-yr-old boy should be into the context of the story. He is in no way trying to engage a 10 year old in a sexual relationship. *spoiler alert* He is trying to convince her to choose to become an immortal when she turns 17 and spend eternity with him. Think of why he is doing it? He's stuck being 17-year-old (physically and mentally), forever, and forever alone. He can't reveal his secret to anyone else and she's the only person to know the family secret. She could be his only chance to not be alone forever, and she is a likable girl that gets along with the whole family. It's still creepy, but there is a moral behaviour behind it. He wants this to be her choice. Imagine if he turned some 17-year-old girl without her consent? How do you get that without revealing a secret you are sworn to protect? If he told someone, and they rejected his offer, what then? It's definitely a situation we couldn't really understand. Like I say, it is creepy, but I feel that this situation does NOT promote Pedo behaviour like some people state.

I'm an eighth grader and had to read this book for school - It was beautiful and emotional- the descriptions were very detailed, bringing the story to life. I loved the plot and you can really feel the connection with the characters! This book really makes you think about the pros and cons about eternal life in a meaningful way. I loved it and really recommend it!