Tuck Everlasting tells the story of 11-year-old Winnie Foster's encounter with the Tuck family, who, long ago, discovered a spring of water with the power to bestow eternal life. The main events of the story take place over a three day period during which Winnie experiences many adventures, including being kidnapped; the Tucks’ secret is compromised; and Winnie has the opportunity to “make a difference in the world.”