Tuck Everlasting: The Graphic Novel
What’s inside...
Based on Natalie Babbitt’s modern classic, this graphic‐novel adaptation follows ten-year-old Winnie Foster in 1880s Treegap as she meets the mysterious Tuck family, who gained immortality after drinking from a hidden spring. When a sinister stranger tries to exploit the secret, Winnie must decide whether to protect the Tucks and what living forever truly means. With expressive panels and historically inspired artwork, the story examines life, death, choice, and the preciousness of time.
Age
10-14
Length
256 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Winifred "Winnie" Foster
Miles Tuck
Mae Tuck
Jesse Tuck
Angus Tuck
Constable (Treegap Lawman)
The Man In The Yellow Suit
Discussion points
Would you drink from the spring? Why or why not?
How do the Tucks feel about immortality?
What does Winnie’s decision reveal about her values?
Is the man in the yellow suit purely evil or just misguided?
Tip: Role play these questions
Pause after each section to predict next events.
Compare time’s passage in the story to family milestones.
Encourage drawing an alternate ending together.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Life is precious because it ends.
Explanation: Winnie realizes eternal life dulls experience.
Real-World Application: Appreciate everyday moments and opportunities.
Example Lesson: Courage means making hard choices.
Explanation: Winnie risks reputation to help Mae escape.
Real-World Application: Stand up for what’s right even when unpopular.
Example Lesson: Greed harms others.
Explanation: The man in the yellow suit exploits the spring.
Real-World Application: Value people over profit in daily decisions.
Example Lesson: Family is built on love, not just blood.
Explanation: The Tucks embrace Winnie as their own.
Real-World Application: Show loyalty and care to friends and community.