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Description
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,... read more
Cast of Characters/Important People
- Mibs Beaumont: Mibs is the main character of Savvy. She turns thirteen and gets her savvy. Mibs real name is Mississippi.
- Fish Beaumont: The second oldest Beaumont, whose savvy creates hurricanes. He's fourteen.
- Rocket Beaumont: The oldest Beaumont, whose savvy is electricity. He's seventeen.
- Samson Beaumont: Mibs' younger brother. He's quiet and is usually hiding under something. He's seven.
- Gypsy Beaumont: The youngest Beaumont.
- Will: Son of the preacher. Has a crush on Mibs. He's fourteen.
- Bobbi: Will's older sister. Her real name is Roberta. She's sixteen.
- Lester: Drives a bus delivering bibles. Lacks self-confidence and speaks with a stutter.
- Lill: Works in a diner. Has a way of making everyone feel better.
First Sentence
When my brother Fish turned thirteen, we moved to the deepest part of inland because of the hurricane and, of course, the fact that he'd caused it.
Table of Contents
Authors & Contributors
- Ingrid Law (Author)
First Edition
Original Language: English
Publisher: Dial Books for Young Readers
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2008
ISBN: 0803733062
Page Count: 352
Publisher: Dial Books for Young Readers
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2008
ISBN: 0803733062
Page Count: 352
Awards
- Newbery Honor Book (2009)
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