Introduced by Gregory Maguire, a special 40th Anniversary Edition of the beloved children's classic with more than more than 5 million copies in print. From Newbery Honor and E. B. White Award-winning author Natalie Babbitt, Tuck Everlasting is a spellbinding modern-day masterpiece about immortality, friendship, and growing up that's sure to be an all-time favorite for every generation. Is eternal life a blessing or a curse? That is what young Winnie Foster must decide when she discovers a spring on her family's property whose waters grant immortality. Members of the Tuck family, having drunk from the spring, tell Winnie of their experiences watching life go by and never growing older. But then Winnie must decide whether or not to keep the Tucks' secret--and whether or not to join them on their never-ending journey. A staple on home bookshelves and in classrooms and libraries for nearly half a century, Tuck Everlasting is brought to life for new readers and long-time fans in this special anniversary edition, which includes an introduction from the bestselling author of Wicked Gregory Maguire, a Q A with Natalie Babbitt, and exciting bonus materials. Praise for Tuck Everlasting: "Probably the best work of our best children's novelist. " --Harper's "Exciting and excellently written. " --The New York Times Book Review "A fearsome and beautifully written book that can't be put down or forgotten. " --The New Yorker