Winnie Foster (dynamic character)
She is the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Foster. Her family owns the biggest house in Treegap and the woods behind theirhouse as well. The family never ventures into the woods and she is always told to stay within the fence, or in the house. She is over-protected by her mother and grandmother and dreams of running away. When she decides to leave the sanctuary of her home, she is kidnapped and taken on an adventure. She is sure her kidnappers are crazy, but she grows to love them.
Jesse Tuck
Young and handsome Jesse Tuck is a free and easy spirit, forever young and light-hearted. When Jesse meets Winnie, he initially chooses to protect her from the dangers of the spring. But when his entire family gets caught up in the excitement of having a living person in their presence, Jesse begins to love Winnie and see the possibilities of keeping Winnie around for good. He loses sight of the danger and the harm he could bring to Winnie’s life and instead focuses on finding an immortal companion.
When Winnie finally had to leave the tucks, Jesse gives Winnie an water bottle containing water from the spring and tells her when she is 17 to drink it and he would fins her agin one day.
When Winnie finally had to leave the tucks, Jesse gives Winnie an water bottle containing water from the spring and tells her when she is 17 to drink it and he would fins her agin one day.
Mae Tuck (protagonist)
Even though she is immortal and no longer a part of the circle of life, Mae Tuck struggles to maintain order. She meets up with her sons every ten years. When Winnie stumbles upon Mae's son in the wood, Mae understands the only way to protect the order in life is to protect the spring and make sure no one speaks of it. Even though it was her idea to kidnap Winnie, Mae always intended to return the child. She did what she could to provide for Winnie’s comfort in her own home, and when the stranger in the yellow suit threatened to steal Winnie away against her will, Mae does what is necessary to protect Winnie.
Angus Tuck (protagonist)
Unlike the other characters, Angus suffers the pain of his immortality every day. When he meets Winnie, his sadness lifts. She poses youth and life, qualities that he envies. Cut off from the rest of the world most of the time, Angus takes Winnie into his heart.
Miles Tuck (static character) (protagonist)
Miles, the level-headed and mature eldest son of Angus and Mae, regrets the loss of family his immortality has caused. He shares a special connection with Winnie because she reminds him of his own daughter.
“People got to do something useful if they’re going to take up space in the world.” Miles’ perspective, that life has a purpose, later serves as Winnie’s motivation to help Mae.
“People got to do something useful if they’re going to take up space in the world.” Miles’ perspective, that life has a purpose, later serves as Winnie’s motivation to help Mae.
The man in the yellow suit (antagonist)
He is the villain of the story, a strange man who wears unusual clothing and is looking to find the spring, which will give him eternal life and make him a lot of money.
Winnie's Parents and grandmother
They are overly protective of Winnie and stifle her desire to grow and change. However, they recognize the change that takes place in her after her experiences with the Tucks and support and love her even more. They also give her the space to grow that she needs.