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.

A very lovely adaptation with beautiful art. The backmatter is great too, with information about the artist's process as well as a Q&A with Natalie Babbitt's daughter.

A beautiful edition of a classic novel. I think that the artwork is beautiful and has a lovely bright and childlike innocence to it. I think this graphic novel would be great for students who struggle with reading to enjoy the classic story of Tuck Everlasting.

A huge thank you to Netgalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Truly I was reminded of how much I need to go back and revisit Tuck Everlasting. Because this graphic novel was lovely! It was so true to the book in its illustrations (which is something that the author/illustrator talks about with Babbitt's relatives.) I appreciate when an adaptation is a companion, rather than an enhancement, of the original work. Also what I appreciated was that unlike Alexis Bleidel, Winnie Foster was YOUNG (again, going back to the book)

I look forward to the release of this book and sharing with students once again!

This is one of my favorite classic children's book and this graphic novel adaptation did a great job of capturing its spirit. I loved the illustrations and how it painted the words across to the page in creative ways to help the story flow. The colors really worked well to bring a nostaglic tone to the story and I hope that it will be discovered by even more readers. This is such a timeless story that I hope will live on forever.