Book details
Tuck para siempre
Description
"Problemente el mejor trabajo de nuestro mejor novelista para niños." --Harper's"Un libro escribito bellamente y con respeto, que no se puede interrumpir ni olvidar." --Jean Stafford, The New Yorker"Condenada a--o bendecida con--vida eterna después de beber el agua de un manantial encantado, la familia Tuck deambula tratando de vivir lo mas inadvertida y cómodamente posible. Cuando Winnie Foster, una niña de diez años, descubre su secreto, los Tucks la llevan a su casa y le explican por qué vivir eternamente sin envejecer no es en realidad una bendición. Las cosas se complican cuando un extraño que ha seguido a Winnie quiere poner a la venta el agua del manatial por una fortuna." --School Library Journal, estrella "Raramente se encuentra un libro con prosa tan clara. Perfecto en estilo y estructura, es rico en imágenes y está salpicado con ligeros chasquidos de humor." --The Horn BookUn libro en Español Libro Notable de la ALA Spanish translation of the story of the Tuck family, doomed to - or blessed with - eternal life after drinking from a magic spring. The Tuck family wanders about trying to live as inconspicuously and comfortably as they can. When ten-year-old Winnie Foster stumbles on their secret, the Tucks take her home and explain why living forever at one age is less a blessing that it might seem. Complications arise when Winnie is followed by a starnger who wants to market the spring water for a fortune. "Rarely does one find a book with such prose. Flawless in both style and structure, it is rich in imagery and punctuated with light fillips of humor. The author manipulates her plot deftly, dealing with six main characters brought together because of a spring whose waters can bestow everlasting life. . . Underlying the drama is the dilemma of the age-old desire for perpetual youth." --The Horn Book
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
152 pages
Why to read
- Exploration of Immortality: 'Tuck Everlasting' by Natalie Babbitt delves into the concept of eternal life, providing readers with a unique perspective on whether living forever is a blessing or a curse. This philosophical exploration can lead to deep reflection on life, death, and the natural order of things.
- Engaging Storytelling: Babbitt's narrative is beautifully crafted, with memorable characters and a captivating plot that keeps readers engaged from start to finish. The story is both enchanting and thought-provoking, making it a timeless read for both young and older audiences.
- Themes of Choice and Consequence: The book presents important themes about making choices and dealing with the consequences of those choices. It encourages readers to think about the impact of their decisions and the importance of living life to the fullest.
- Literary Merit: 'Tuck Everlasting' is considered a classic in children's literature and has received critical acclaim for its writing style and thematic depth. Reading this book allows one to appreciate Babbitt's literary craftsmanship and to understand why it is often included in academic curricula.