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Young Adult · 2008 · G

Savvy

by Ingrid Law

When Mibs turns thirteen she'll get her savvy — a magical gift unique to her family — but first Papa needs a miracle

ForAll agesGenreYoung AdultLength342 pagesRead time~8.5 hours

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Violence

None

No violence; mild peril on a cross-country journey

Language

None

No profanity; Law's inventive and warm narrative voice

Sexual Content

None

No sexual content

Substance Use

None

No substance use

Emotional Intensity

Barely any

The emotional weight of a child desperately hoping her gift will be enough to save someone she loves

What this book is about

Ingrid Law's Newbery Honor novel follows Mibs Beaumont, who is about to turn thirteen and discover her family's magical 'savvy' — a unique supernatural gift. When her father is in a critical accident the day of her birthday, Mibs stows away on a bus heading his direction, convinced her savvy will save him. An inventive, warm, and magical coming-of-age story full of voice and heart. Appropriate for all ages.

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