4 stars

_Tuck Everlasting_ sort of scared me as a young reader. I remember - vividly - being terrified of everlasting people in the woods and the notion that I'd live on forever, only to watch everyone around me peel out over and over and over again. Did these memories from decades ago have a chance of changing with a much later re-read and with this new format? Yes and no. Did I really enjoy this version and will I be recommending it? Absolutely.

I suspect many readers will be drawn to this book because they, too, have memories of reading this as a child, maybe even a generation or two ago. It's definitely one of the darker plotlines I remember from my young reading, and that's why I think this update adds so much texture and tone. The bright colors, the placement of the words in many cells, and the ways that little Winnie reveals her deepening understanding of love and loss and everything in between all heighten the overall experience.

A new take on a classic can go wrong quickly, and for me, this one went just right.

Having not read the original novel I am not able to speak to how faithful an adaptation this is or how much was cut out. I can, however, speak to how great a graphic novelization this book is! This grasped my attention from page one and I found I did not want to put it down until I knew what was going to happen. The artwork is beautiful and the theme of the circles throughout were really clever. This is a perfect book for readers who enjoy creative storytelling and the challenge of reading a book that presents the text in different ways. The ending certainly pulls at the heartstrings and you cannot help but feel sympathy for the Tucks and their inability to ever be truly at rest.

I went into this read blind, having heard of Tuck Everlasting, but never had read it before. I was drawn into the story right away with the beautiful artwork, and how the panels were displayed. I feel this is a wonderful introduction to a classic for those of us who are not ready to pick up the full classic novel.

I am sure at some point in my childhood, I read Tuck Everlasting. I remember the cover and the name Jesse. But overtime, it has fallen out of my brain. When I stumbled upon this graphic novel, I knew it would be beautiful. I love watercolor art and this graphic novel is all watercolors. There is a palette change of color between blues and golden hues which I was rather a fan of. I love the art and the story. If you need a walk down memory lane... this is for you. If this is your first time with Tuck Everlasting, be prepared to fall in love.

Journey back to meet Winnie and the Tucks and enjoy a ride one may never forget.

I loved getting to read this adaptation of the book, I love dhow the illustrations brought everything to life and gave some introspection with the adventure and the yearning.

I expected a wonderful storyline, but the illustrations were exceptional. I loved the adaptation with merging some of Babbitt's original text in with the narrative. Expressive, colorful, and heart-felt characters come to life as the story unfolds.

I love the watercolor style illustrations, alternating and warm and cool tones. Classics made into graphic novels are always a hit at my library, and this is an excellent addition to that collection.

Thank you for the ARC. I will purchase for my library.

I have to admit that I have a bit of a hang up about this one, because Tuck Everlasting is a favorite of mine from childhood, and the lyricism of the writing is a big reason why. Having said that, this is a decent graphic adaptation, and the illustrations are MORE than decent. They are, in fact, luminous. This will be a purchase for me, but I will do my best to pair it with the original text for my readers.

This is a classic for a reason, and seeing the story brought to life as a graphic novel made this so interesting to dive back into. I love the way some of the lyrical writing is illustrated across the clouds or as beams of sunlight. It was a good way to include the author's words without being too heavy handed in the text. The story is unique and lends itself well to images.

I will recommend this to young readers, especially my niece, who is reading Tuck Everlasting in novel form right now. This would be perfect for school libraries and classrooms.

Wow--this is gorgeous! K Woodman-Maynard was an excellent choice for translating Natalie Babbitt's classic into graphic novel form. She expertly weaves in some of Babbitt's narrative into the illustrations, so the style of the book's prose isn't lost in translation. (Though the book's opening chapters are condensed significantly.)

I can see this book changing some minds about students reading graphic novel adaptations of classics. I think this would pair beautifully with a book study. And would be great for students who have a hard time identifying key lines in novels.

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC! As a 6th grade teacher we read Tuck Everlasting every year, and I am so pumped that there is now a visual companion to go along with the novel. The artwork and visuals of the symbolism and themes in the graphic novel are so beautiful!

I loved this book! It is such a classic and the graphic novel has done a fantastic job of sticking to the original story while making it interesting and easy to read for kids. The illustrations are done so well! I recently read the novel with my class and there were some parts that they really struggled to comprehend. The illustrations in this book do a great job of clarifying, for example the hub of the wheel and how everything revolved around it. I can't wait for the print version to be released, they are going to love it.

I am charmed, absolutely charmed by the illustrations of this graphic novel. It took the book and made it better! I did not expect it.

The author of this graphic novel did a superb job in honing the word choice so that it, too, is perfect. The story was winnowed to its best lines while telling by story accurately. I am extremely impressed.

The artwork in water colors was absolutely gorgeous. It can be difficult to adapt a classic into a graphic novel, but I think the illustrations captured the tone quite well. I also enjoyed that we had a little behind the scenes section about how our artist worked with the family to make choices that would specifically be faithful to the message and core feelings of the original work. I definitely would give this to a child who may be more hesitant to read classic novels. It's fun, flows easily, and the color story is definitely going to be eyecatching to younger through middle grade kids.

I have never read Tuck Everlasting or watched the movie, but I read Tuck Everlasting: The Graphic Novel today and I am in love with the story. I will have to read the original novel soon. If you are looking for a graphic novel with depth and talking points for middle and high school students, this is a great book for you!

As a teacher, I have seen many students turning to graphic novels over and over again and I try to direct them to graphic novels with depth and ones that will help them gain some knowledge or look at things differently. This is one that I will have to get for my classroom!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for a digital ARC of the graphic novel. This did not impact my review at all. I loved the story and will definitely be getting it for my classroom.

Such a great adaptation to make this classic story accessible to even more people. As a beloved story, this graphic novel stayed true to the original book. The illustrations added text when necessary information didn’t quite fit into the story otherwise and made it such a fun read. It was so nice to read this story again after many years and I cannot wait to share it with my library students!

I have cherished memories of reading the novel Tuck Everlasting many years ago. The thought of never growing old is both captivating and intriguing. This graphic novel adaptation faithfully captures the essence of the original book by Natalie Babbitt. The extensive endnotes provide assurance that the author’s family approves of this new interpretation. I genuinely hope that this exceptional graphic novel of Tuck Everlasting will not only delight long-time fans like me but also introduce it to a fresh generation of readers.

This beautiful graphic novel adaptation of Tuck Everlasting stays true to the original story while making it accessible to a new generation of readers. The full-color illustrations feature soft pastel tones that add a captivating and enchanting visual element in order to bring the timeless tale to life. This graphic novel is an excellent addition to any school library, offering a visually engaging way to experience a literary classic. Perfect for middle-grade readers.
Thanks to NetGallery andMacmillan Children's Publishing Group for an advanced copy of this eBook in exchange for my honest review.

Tuck Everlasting: The Graphic Novel by Natalie Babbitt

fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

Star rating: 4.5

What a beautiful tribute to Natalie Babbitt's original publication of Tuck Everlasting! The artwork in this graphic novel is quite simply stunning.

I think that this version is a wonderful edition/companion to the original novel.

Granted, it has been probably twenty years since I have read the original, I think that I would recommend first reading the standard novel before reading the graphic novel (but highly recommend also reading this graphic). The graphic does closely follow the original text (but I do think that a bit more(different?) depth/context can be given from the text) and the world is truly brought to life by K. Woodman-Maynard's artwork.

A beautiful, easy read for an adult looking back on some favorite childhood stories & a great companion/introduction for younger readers first interacting with the story.

Thank you NetGalley and Farrar Straus Giroux (imprint of Macmillan) for a digital eARC of this title!

This is a classic, and I like the idea that it's getting a graphic novel update, but I feel like there is a lot more picture wise that could have been done, it felt so singularly colored.