Book: Tuck Everlasting (1975)

About this episode

Brenna and Joe discuss Natalie Babbitt's classic novel Tuck Everlasting, exploring its themes and moral lessons.

Brenna and Joe return to middle grade fiction with Natalie Babbitt's 1975 classic novel, Tuck Everlasting . It's a beautifully simple, but effective story with some age-appropriate moral lessons. Plus: Brenna's experience with the graphic novel; the jailbreak finale; and why immortality is such a drag. Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod: > Brenna: @brennacgray > Joe: @bstolemyremote (Instagram) or @joelipsett (BlueSky) Have a mail bag question? Email us at hkhspod@gmail.com  Theme music: Letra “Like A Bird”  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Brenna, Joe

Topics covered

• middle grade fiction
• Tuck Everlasting
• immortality
• moral lessons

Keywords

• graphic novel
• jailbreak finale

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Tuck Everlasting, Like A Bird

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