Savvy
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Law, I. (2008). Savvy. Dial Books For Young Readers ; Boston, Mass. ISBN 9780803733060
PLOT SUMMARY
In this fictional novel, Ingrid Law writes the story about Mibs Beaumont and how she is excited to turn
thirteen to find out what her savvy will be. In a family where her one brother can create hurricanes and
the other creates electricity, Mibs is excited to see what she is destined for. Instead she is trying to cope
with the fact that her father has been involved in a serious accident.
CRITICAL ANALYSIS
Ingrid Law writes this magical story of Mibs Beaumont and her destined “savvy”. Everyone in her
family has their own “savvy” or magical power and Mibs has to wait for her thirteenth birthday to see
what her power will be. Suddenly, her father is involved in a serious accident and Mibs only wants to
help her father. This lovely, magical story is filled with adventure. I recommend this novel for 10 year
olds or older.
REVIEW EXCERPT(S)
“Law’s storytelling is rollicking, her language imaginative, and her entire cast of whacky, yet
believable characters delightful. Readers will want more from Law; her first book is both wholly
engaging and lots of fun.”
– Booklist
“With its delightful premise and lively adventure, this book will please a wide variety of audiences,
not just fantasy fans. Definitely an author to watch.”
– Elizabeth Bird, New York Public Library
CONNECTIONS
“Law's savvy? She's a natural storyteller who's created a vibrant and cinematic novel that readers
are going to love.”
– Publishers Weekly, starred review
AWARDS
Newbery Honor Book
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