Description
Description
A Newbery Honor Book
Thirteen is when a Beaumont's savvy hits--and with one brother who causes hurricanes and another who creates electricity, Mibs Beaumont is eager to see what she gets. But just before the big day, Poppa is in a terrible accident. And now all Mibs wants is a savvy that will save him. In fact, Mibs is so sure she'll get a powerful savvy that she sneaks a ride to the hospital on a rickety bus with her sibling and the preacher's kids in tow. After this extraordinary adventure--full of talking tattoos and a kidnapping--not a soul on board will ever be the same. A Discussion Guide to Scumble and Savvy by Ingrid Law
Thirteen is when a Beaumont's savvy hits--and with one brother who causes hurricanes and another who creates electricity, Mibs Beaumont is eager to see what she gets. But just before the big day, Poppa is in a terrible accident. And now all Mibs wants is a savvy that will save him. In fact, Mibs is so sure she'll get a powerful savvy that she sneaks a ride to the hospital on a rickety bus with her sibling and the preacher's kids in tow. After this extraordinary adventure--full of talking tattoos and a kidnapping--not a soul on board will ever be the same. A Discussion Guide to Scumble and Savvy by Ingrid Law
About the Author
About the Author
Ingrid Law received a Newbery Honor for Savvy, her first book. She lives in Boulder, Colorado.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
* "Vibrant and cinematic."--Publishers Weekly, starred review * "Lots of fun."--Booklist, starred review * "A marvel-laden debut."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Funny, intelligent, and compassionate."--Denver Post "A sparkling debut."--Rocky Mountain News "Great fun . . . touchingly real."--Seattle Post-Intelligencer "Definitely an author to watch."--School Library Journal
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Puffin Books
Pub date:
2010-03-23
Length:
384 pages
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