Introduced by New York Timesbestselling author Gabrielle Zevin, a special 50th Anniversary Edition of the beloved childrens classic with more than more than 10 million copies sold.From Newbery Honoree and E. B. White Awardwinning author Natalie Babbitt, Tuck Everlasting is a spellbinding modern-day masterpiece about immortality, friendship, and growing up thats 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 in the nearby woods 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. Now Winnie must decide what to do with her newfound knowledgeand the Tucks must decide what to do with her. But its not just the curious girl who is interested in their remarkable tale. A suspicious stranger is also searching for the Tucks, and he will stop at nothing until he finds them and uncovers their secret.A staple on home bookshelves and in classrooms and libraries for half a century, Tuck Everlasting is brought to life for new readers and long-time fans in this dazzling deluxe edition, which includes a foreword from the New York Timesbestselling author of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, Gabrielle Zevin; new breathtaking black-and-white illustrations from award-winning artist Bagram Ibatoulline; an afterword from Natalie Babbitts daughter; and more never-before-seen bonus material.Praise for Tuck Everlasting:Probably the best work of our best children''s novelist. ?Harper''sExciting and excellently written. ?The New York Times Book ReviewA fearsome and beautifully written book that can''t be put down or forgotten. ?The New Yorker