First published 1970
Winnie Foster, a young girl in a small New England town, stumbles upon the Tuck family's magical secret: they have discovered the fountain of youth. As Winnie is drawn into their world, she must decide whether to join them or return to her ordinary life. With the arrival of a suspicious stranger, the Tucks face the threat of exposure and a fight to protect their immortality.
Genres: 20th-century, adventure, fantasy, magical-realism, young-adult
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: New England
Period: 20th-century
Hardcover · Farrar Straus & Giroux