Savvy is a young adult novel by Ingrid Law. The book opens two days before the narrator, Mississippi “Mibs” Beaumont’s thirteenth birthday. Mibs explains how thirteenth birthdays carry special importance in her family, as it is said that this is the time when the Beaumonts’ develop their “savvy,” a certain supernatural power that is said to be bestowed upon each member of the family. Description. For generations, the Beaumont family has harbored a magical secret. They each possess a "savvy" - a special supernatural power that strikes when they turn thirteen. Grandpa Bomba moves mountains, her older brothers create hurricanes and spark electricity and now it's the eve of Mibs's big day. As if waiting weren't hard enough, the family gets scary news two days before Mibs's birthday: . BookBrowse Review. BookBrowse. With Savvy, Law bets everything on a single conceit, the idea of a family whose members each possess a unique, sometimes whimsical, sometimes supernatural, talent, which manifests itself on the bearer's thirteenth birthday.
About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators. Savvy is a children's fantasy novel by Ingrid Law aimed at children aged nine to twelve. The American Library Association named Savvy a Newbery Honor Book. Before Mibs turns thirteen her Poppa gets into a terrible accident. Eager to save him, Mibs sneaks on a bus with her siblings and the preacher's kids. An interview with the author Ingrid Law about both novels Savvy and Scumble. VIDEO. It's Like A Movie Trailer Except For A Book "Teaser Trailer" introduction to Savvy. Lay Down The Law Interview with the author including behind-the-scenes info. IMAGES. Award-winner Check out the original cover art, complete with fancy Newbery Award sticker.
Description. For generations, the Beaumont family has harbored a magical secret. They each possess a "savvy" - a special supernatural power that strikes when they turn thirteen. Grandpa Bomba moves mountains, her older brothers create hurricanes and spark electricity and now it's the eve of Mibs's big day. As if waiting weren't hard enough, the family gets scary news two days before Mibs's birthday: Poppa has been in a terrible accident. BookBrowse Review. BookBrowse. With Savvy, Law bets everything on a single conceit, the idea of a family whose members each possess a unique, sometimes whimsical, sometimes supernatural, talent, which manifests itself on the bearer's thirteenth birthday. Savvy by Ingrid Law is a touching tale of a young woman's journey to find her place in the world, along with the help of a band of misfits she never thought would stand by her side. It is a story of hope, courage, growing up, and of learning to understand that not everything, or everyone, is as they first appear.
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