Book
Savvy
Record details
- ISBN: 9780803733060
- ISBN: 0803733062
- ISBN: 9780142414330 (pbk)
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Physical Description:
342 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.
print - Publisher: New York : Dial Books for Young Readers ; Boston, Mass. : Walton Media, c2008.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | [Companion book: Scumble, c2010]. |
| Awards Note: | Newbery honor book, 2009. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Voyages and travels Fiction Siblings Fiction Magic Fiction |
Available copies
- 2 of 4 copies available at Kenton County.
Holds
- 2 current holds with 4 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington Branch | J LAW I (Text) | 33126015216272 | JFiction | Checked out | 04/21/2024 |
| Erlanger Branch | J LAW I (Text) | 33126022386175 | JFiction Paperback | Available | - |
| Erlanger Branch | J LAW I (Text) | 33126024166666 | JFiction Paperback | Checked out | 05/01/2024 |
| Independence Branch | J LAW I (Text) | 33126022386191 | JFiction Paperback | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Eagerly waiting to discover what her secret power will be when she turns thirteen in just two days, Mib's plans are thrown for a loop when she discovers her Poppa has been in an accident and so tries to reach him by sneaking on a salesman's bus; taking her on a curious adventure in the wrong direction where other's secrets are suddenly revealed. 75,000 first printing. - Baker & Taylor
Recounts the adventures of Mibs Beaumont, whose thirteenth birthday has revealed her "savvy"--a magical power unique to each member of her family--just as her father is injured in a terrible accident. - Penguin Putnam
A vibrant new voice . . . a modern classic.For generations, the Beaumont family has harbored a magical secret. They each possess a âsavvyââa special supernatural power that strikes when they turn thirteen. Grandpa Bomba moves mountains, her older brothers create hurricanes and spark electricity . . . and now itâs the eve of Mibsâs big day.
As if waiting werenât hard enough, the family gets scary news two days before Mibsâs 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 salesmanâs 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 upâand of other people, who might also have a few secrets hidden just beneath the skin.