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Savvy (Savvy #1)
First published 2008 · 342 pages
A folksy, sun-drenched road trip where growing up is the most unpredictable magic of all.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like riding in the back of a pink bus on a sun-drenched summer afternoon, surrounded by the chaotic warmth of a deeply eccentric family. The narrative moves at a brisk, adventurous clip, propelled by a ticking clock and a desperate hope, yet it always leaves room for quiet, character-driven moments. The prose is bursting with folksy charm, tall-tale energy, and playful metaphors that give the world a vibrant, tactile texture. It balances the whimsical magic of supernatural talents with the very real, bittersweet anxieties of growing up and facing family crises. This is a perfect fit for anyone who delights in quirky Americana, heartfelt coming-of-age journeys, and the realization that ordinary people often harbor their own quiet magic.
- Mood
- sun-warmed
- chaotic
- heartwarming
- bittersweet
- Tone
- earnest
- folksy
- whimsical
- hopeful
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- coming of age · family bonds · hidden strengths · accepting oneself · the magic in the mundane
- The writing
- Colorful and folksy, bursting with playful metaphors, tall-tale energy, and Americana charm.
- The arc
- Begins with anxious anticipation and sudden fear, transforming through a chaotic journey into a grounded, heartwarming acceptance of oneself and one's family.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love quirky, magical families and heartfelt, character-driven road trips.
Content notes
- parental injury
- car accident
- hospitalization
About the book
Mib's family has a secret. She can't wait to get her special powers, her savvy. But when her Papa is in an accident, Mibs needs friends and family to get to her Pappa. He needs her savvy.
For generations, the Beaumont family has harbored a magical secret. They each possess a "savvy" -a special supernatural power that strikes when they turn thirteen. Grandpa Bomba moves mountains, her older brothers create hurricanes and spark electricity... and now it's the eve of Mibs's big day. As if waiting weren't hard enough, the family gets scary news two days before Mibs's birthday: Poppa has been in a terrible accident. Mibs develops the singular mission to get to the hospital and prove that her new power can save her dad. So she sneaks onto a salesman's bus... only to find the bus heading in the opposite direction. Suddenly Mibs finds herself on an unforgettable odyssey that will force her to make sense of growing up-and of other people, who might also have a few secrets hidden just beneath the skin.
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