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When Winnie Foster runs away from home and goes walking in the nearby woods, she finds a boy, Jesse Tuck, drinking from a hidden spring. Soon, the Tucks are kidnapping Winnie, because she's discovered their secret: they're immortal, because they drank the water from the spring. They explain to Winnie why she can't tell anyone about their secret, and that there's a dark side to being immortal. Things get complicated, however, when a man follows Wi ...more
When Winnie Foster runs away from home and goes walking in the nearby woods, she finds a boy, Jesse Tuck, drinking from a hidden spring. Soon, the Tucks are kidnapping Winnie, because she's discovered their secret: they're immortal, because they drank the water from the spring. They explain to Winnie why she can't tell anyone about their secret, and that there's a dark side to being immortal. Things get complicated, however, when a man follows Wi ...more
I was surprised by how this ended. I was expecting a different resolution. I was impressed, however with the writing and how the author decided to end the book. I admit I cried and claimed injustice. I would recommend this to someone who needs a good cry and quick read.
Wonderfully bittersweet. I was touched at the clarity with which Winnie narrated. She may have been a bit older than 10 in her style, and ultimately the author's style, but there are those precocious children.
I found myself wondering where in the world this wood was, and settled for America or England. Pretty good for a stab in the dark. This is a tinge serious for a children's book, but I think it's purity rings true. Much more novel-like would have been if Winnie were older...
The ending is sa ...more
I found myself wondering where in the world this wood was, and settled for America or England. Pretty good for a stab in the dark. This is a tinge serious for a children's book, but I think it's purity rings true. Much more novel-like would have been if Winnie were older...
The ending is sa ...more
Much better than the movie and very different.
Dec 25, 2010
Hannah
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9-and-up,
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easy-quick-read,
has-a-movie
I really liked this story. It was very unique and had a good plotline. The subject is very interesting. The analogies and lessons where great. It was a quick read for me but a very enjoyable one. I loved the writing style and how it was completly clean. A read the can be enjoyed by all ages.
This book is short, ethereal, and unforgettable.
Dec 08, 2008
Jessica (Books: A true story)
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Shelves:
own
Dec 01, 2009
Rebekah
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did not like it
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Shelves:
childhood-reads-incomplete-list,
young-adult
Dec 13, 2010
Jamie
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really liked it
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Shelves:
classics,
young-adult
Aug 19, 2011
Dr. Zyllihapping I-Don't-Have-A-Last-Name
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liked it
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Jan 30, 2012
Karen
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it was amazing
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