Whoo hoo! Fifty books since my venture began almost twelve weeks ago! Very excited which, when translated, means lots of !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am a bit surprised that it was Tuck Everlasting actually. I usually read my children's pick when I am at the gym since they are paperback and I can hold them comfortably with one hand and read while I run on the treadmill (a definite timekiller!). I thought my fiftieth book was going to be... you didn't really think I was going to say did you? But, as I was at the gym tonight it was Ms. Babbitt's book instead.
On to the book!
I was surprised by the story, having seen the movie, I know, I know, never judge a book by its cover and never!, ever!, evereverever!!!, (think Smokey from Friday when you say that) think you know a book because you have seen the movie. Ugh! Quelle horreur!! I must be part philistine to have done that (and more than once too, eek)!
Back to the book! (That sentence didn't really call for emphasis; I just feel a bit obliged now, especially after my translated statement. See above.)
Good golly! I think I might be rambling now just because I can't think of much of anything to say about the book. Which after all this time is Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt. In case, like me, you've practically forgotten by now.
Yes! The book!
It was okay. Gently written. Gently read. Sheltered Winnie Foster happens upon the Tucks who have been blessed and or cursed (they're not sure which) with immortality. The secret must be kept and, in order to impress the importance of that, they keep her overnight in their hidden home to explain all the where's and whyfor's (those esses might have need apostrophes, not quite sure). Yes, they look better now that they have them. While Winnie is with the Tucks she comes to love them (it's a long day) howsomever at this point the villian (as there must be) enters the picture.
As I said, it's a gentle story. Winnie learns a lesson and develops character and perhaps makes some friends (different from the Tucks).
Favorite Quotes:
"The house was so proud of itself that you wanted to make a lot of noise as you passed, and maybe even throw a rock or two."
"Outside in the ring of trees around the pond, the birds were celebrating, giving the new day a brass band's worth of greeting."
Overall Opinion:
I think a third or fourth grade girl would find the story lovely. I would probably like it more if it was packaged with the nostalgia that comes from reading a book from your childhood.
Rating:
7
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