Tuck Everlasting

With joyful exuberance, the unforgettable Tuck family and dear friend, Winnie Foster, come to life in this superb reading. Thomas honors both the subtle tensions and the underlying humor in this tale of a family that gains immortality and the mortal ten-year-old who befriends them. The novel examines deep philosophical questions about life and death in a way that makes them accessible and meaningful to children. Thomas's well-modulated reading, subtle character voicing, and perfect timing ensure that the reading is wholly riveting. Faithful to the shifting emotions of the story, Thomas provides an impeccable rendering of this classic children's fantasy. T.B. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Tuck Everlasting is a magical, almost mythical, story which is perfectly translated to audio by Barbara Caruso. This fairy tale is imbued with many levels of meaning. Winnie, a ten-year-old child in the late nineteenth century, encounters the Tuck family, who have drunk from the fountain of youth. She's the only person outside the family who knows their secret.This is a beautiful story of a young girl growing up, and, even more, it's a tender love story. Caruso brings her unique ability to mimic old ladies and little girls, as well as men and boys, from different time periods. This wonderful story is probably even better read aloud, especially when the narrator is as fine as Caruso. Listeners of all ages will love this! S.G.B. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine