- a girl named Winnie meets a family that never grows older
- unique story with unpredictable excitement
- convo: a kidnapping, death talked about a few times, a man dies, romance*
- language: heck x2, L*rd x3, ding-dang x2, shucks x1
Type: chapter book
Ages: 8+
Author: Natalie Babbitt
This book sure makes you place yourself in their situation! What if you never died? How would you live? What would you do? What interesting conversations your family could have.
*The romance was very light. The eternally-17-year-old boy asked the 10-year-old girl to drink from the magic spring when she turns 17 and then they can get married. At one point, her stomach fluttered with the thought of seeing him again.
I am trying to be careful about what I say in this review, to not give too much away! Feel free to message me if you want me to spoil the ending for you. 🙂 You may have a child younger than 8 who could be ready to hear this tale, but I’d recommend making it a read-aloud then. It’s such an intriguing read!