Tuck Everlasting

By Natalie Babbit

I was curious about this book that portrayed the pros and cons of living forever.  The story of the Tuck family encountering Winnie Foster was intriguing and fairly easy to follow.  I enjoyed seeing the contrast between the Foster and Tuck households and wondered if I have often stifled my own children in trying to keep the house spotless!  The book is suspenseful and mysterious, yet has short, easy chapters to read.  It seemed to appeal to both the boys and the girls.  I enjoyed the closure at the end and the connection to our current time frame.