Book description
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…
Why read it?
2 authors picked Savvy as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
The voice of this book is what pulled me in right away, along with the Beaumont family, who all discover their unique magical gift—their “savvy”—on their thirteenth birthday.
Special magical gifts within families isn’t a unique story concept, but Ingrid Law makes it feel fresh. I loved the folksy charm. I adored Mibs Beaumont from the very first page and rooted for her all the way to the end.
From Liesl's list on children’s books adults will also love.
Mibs (the main character) isn’t homeschooled yet, but she is about to be homeschooled with her older siblings. The characters felt like ones I would meet in my homeschool or church life. They felt comfortable.
But more than that, this book is just fun. I love the story and the characters so much, as well as the struggle to find what makes a person unique. The family bonds in Savvy are strong, and Mibs develops deep friendships with characters of all ages. It’s a special story, and one of my favorites. I am not doing it justice by half.
From A.W.'s list on The best books about friendship and family with homeschooled characters.
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