About this title: For generations, the Beaumont family has harbored a magical secret. They each possess a savvy--a supernatural power they acquire at 13. On the eve of Mibs's big day, she finds herself on an unforgettable odyssey that will force her to make sense of growing up.
Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is described below.
Description: Very Good. 0803733062 Great condition with minor scuffs, slashes or rips in dust jacket. Remainder mark. Free bookmarks with all orders and all orders ship same or next business day! 261. read more
Description: Fine. 0803733062 May have minor shelf Wear, Fantastic condition with Remainder mark. Free bookmarks with all orders and all orders ship same or next business day! 260. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Dial Books for Young Readers
Date Published: 2008-05-01
ISBN-13:9780803733060ISBN:0803733062
Description: NEW. Hardcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780803733060. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Dial
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780803733060ISBN:0803733062
Description: New. Brand New! Buy with confidence-your satisfaction is guaranteed at B-Logistics! Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. Please note that Expedited shipping is not available at this time. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: PENGUIN BOOKS LTD Country = UNITED KINGDOM
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780141324197ISBN:0141324198
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 272 pages. For mibs beaumont's family, the day of their thirteenth birthday could be an adventure or a disaster. it's when they get an extra-special talent. but on mibs' special day, their poppa lies in a coma in hospital, and she has to reach him. the only way to get there is on the pink bible bus, so, adventure or disaster, mibs is getting on that bus. (Paperback) read more
Binding: Spoken Word Compact Disc
Publisher: Penguin Group USA
Date Published: 2008-07-31
ISBN-13:9780143143482ISBN:0143143484
Description: NEW. Spoken Word Compact Disc. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780143143482. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Puffin
Date Published: 03/07/2008
ISBN-13:9780141324197ISBN:0141324198
Description: Used-Good. Book in good or better condition. Dispatched same day from warehouse. Please email with any questions for quick response. read more
Description: New. DISPATCHED FROM UNITED KINGDOM. NO EXPEDITED SHIPPING! Please note orders are confirmed immediately and may take 2-3 business days to ship. This processing time is in addition to the shipping time. Please allow 10-14 days for delivery. Brand new item. Order now. Selling online since 1995. Order with confidence. Code: G20091121062735D. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Puffin
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780141324197ISBN:0141324198
Description: Good. Our aim is to create value for our customers through the provision of low cost, affordable products and an overall satisfying buying experience. read more
Description: New. For generations, the Beaumont family has harbored a magical secret. They each possess a savvy--a supernatural power they acquire at 13. On the eve of Mibs's big day, she finds herself on an unforgettable odyssey that will force her to make sense of g... read more
Description: New. 0803733062 *NEW BOOK! * RETURNS ARE NO PROBLEM! We LOVE happy customers. All our orders sent with tracking information. ALIBRIS. read more
"Savvy is a great book for young readers, as well as those that are young at heart. Ingrid Law shows great imagination and depth in her story about a girl, who on a quest to help her ailing father, discovers what makes her special from everyone else.
Mibs, the protagonist of Savvy, comes from a family that has many special attributes. Her grandfather can move mountains, one of her brothers causes storms, and her other brother can create electricity. As you can imagine, she has much to live up to.
When the story starts she is approaching her 13th birthday, which is an important year in the life of a Beaumont; it is when they find their "savvy." As Mibs and her family are getting ready for this important occasion, their father is hospitalized because of a car wreck, leaving their plans in limbo.
After being placed in the care of the local pastor and his wife, Mibs along with her brothers Fish and Samson, and the pastor's children, decide that she must go help her father in the hospital. In the process of discovering her savvy and finding her father, Mibs finds herself on an unforgettable adventure across the states of Kansas and Nebraska, otherwise known as "Kansaska-Nebransas" in a Bible-salesman's truck.
Ingrid Law's smooth writing makes the story easy to read and difficult to put down. She keeps the story moving at a strong pace, which keeps the adventure at full throttle. This is a must read book for anyone who wants a little imagination and fun in their life."
"What struck me about this book was the use of language. It is not often that you find such playful and creative words in a middle-grade novel. The plot and numerous characters may be too complex for some younger readers, but the words are not to be missed. Here's was my write-up for the bookstore:
"A small black-and-white television sat on top of one of the filing cabinets, its antenna aslant and festooned with bows of crumpled aluminum foil."
It's 57th Street Kid Critic Approved!
"I really liked this book! It got scary at times and sometimes I would have to stop reading and think about something for a minute to really understand it. This book was about a girl named Mibs. On her mother's side of the family they have a "Savvy" or power or special "know how." In the book their (Mibs's and her siblings' ) dad is in an accident and Mibs just wants a Savvy that can save him. It was a great read and I think many people could enjoy it." Reviewed by Rachel C., age 9"
"The Beaumonts are special. On their thirteenth birthday, each child comes into their savvy. Fish Beaumont causes storms. Older brother Rocket is electric, able to keep the Beaumont house lit up during a black out and jump start the old family car. Mrs. Beaumont has the savvy of being perfect (even when she messes up, it's perfectly awful). And grandpa can move the earth.
Savvy opens right before Mibs Beaumont's thirteenth birthday. She's understandably excited, wondering what her savvy will be. Rocket says that girls never get the "big" savvies, but Mibs isn't so sure. Will she be able to walk through walls? Float in the air? She can't wait to find out.
But then something awful happens. There's an accident and Poppa is in a coma. And suddenly Mibs knows what her savvy will be. Well, she doesn't quite know, but she knows that it'll be something that will help Poppa get well. It just has to be.
Savvy is a story about finding oneself. About growing up and about staying young. It's about having an adventure and being there for the people you care about. It's about finding your savvy, even if you aren't a member of the fantastic Beaumont family.
"Absolutely precious and enjoyable. Ingrid Law has a wonderful imagination, and she is great with figurative language and nonsensical words. I smiled through the entire read.
We guarantee every item's condition, as described on Alibris. If you are not satisfied that an item is as described, return your purchase for a refund.
rating
