There is a tide mark that stretches from the bottom edge of the front panel and around onto the spine measuring 5 x 1.5 cm. The dust jacket, which is now protected in a removable, clear cover (not shown), has a little dust staining and appears a little faded on the spine. Internally clean, without name, inscription or bookplate. A near fine book with clean boards and firm sharp corners. In original unclipped jacket priced at £2.95 net. 13 x 20.3cm light brown boards with dark brown titles to the spine. But what does immortality really mean? And can the Tucks help her understand before it's too late? A beautiful edition of the unforgettable classic of children's writing about what it truly means to live forever. She learns that the Tuck family are blessed with - or doomed to - eternal life since drinking from the spring, and they wander from place to place trying to live as inconspicuously as they can. Winnie wants a drink too, but before she can take a sip, she is kidnapped by the boy, Jesse Tuck, and his family. Winnie Foster is in the woods, thinking of running away from home, when she sees a boy drinking from a spring. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. The unclipped dust wrapper is in new condition. This copy is bright, tight, white and square. This copy is in new, unmarked condition bound in illustrated laminated boards. We bet our labradoodle would love this pup (hanging out with Natalie Babbitt).Hardcover. If you squint a ton, you might be able to make out Winnie out there on the boat. Shmoop likes to read with our eyes closed. Or Hollywood.Īctor Jonathan Jackson, who plays Jesse Tuck in the 2002 film adaptation, shares his video journal from the set of the movie. The title? 'The Purpose of Literature-and Who Cares?' VideoĪfter watching all these clips, we kind of wish we lived in Treegap. Why should you care? Just ask our author, who spoke about that at a 1989 lecture at the New York Public Library. On the Scholastic site, Natalie Babbitt answers questions posted by young readers. One scientist says the possibility for human immortality might be achieved in our lifetimes. And that little crush she has? Well, get ready for some romance. In this 21st-century take, Winnie is fifteen years old. This one's not super glamorous, but it definitely captures the feel of the book. We're not surprised to hear she's been obsessed with fairy tales her whole life.Īnd in real life, of course. Natalie Babbitt tells us a little about herself on her Scholastic author's page.

Tuck everlasting book cover