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Savvy Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Ingrid Law (Author), Lily Blau (Narrator), Listening Library (Publisher)
4.6 out of 5 stars 1,376 ratings
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A Newbery Honor recipient

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, 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 and the preacher’s kids in tow. After this extraordinary adventure - full of talking tattoos and a kidnapping - not a soul on board will ever be the same.

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  1. Listening Length
    6 hours and 16 minutes
  2. Author
    Ingrid Law
  3. Narrator
    Lily Blau
  4. Audible release date
    May 1, 2018
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Listening Library
  7. ASIN
    B07BSMLTK3
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Product details

Listening Length 6 hours and 16 minutes
Author Ingrid Law
Narrator Lily Blau
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date May 01, 2018
Publisher Listening Library
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B07BSMLTK3
Best Sellers Rank #23,253 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#60 in Children's Multigenerational Family Life
#84 in Family Life Fiction for Children
#252 in Growing Up & Facts of Life for Children

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Customers find this book engaging as a fine adventure about life's messiness, with well-written content that's easy to read and features a strong voice. The book receives positive feedback for its language, with one customer highlighting its inventive use of words, and customers appreciate its interesting characters and different magical powers. Customers praise the writing style for being creative, with one noting its vivid descriptions, and they value the book's age appeal, with one mentioning it appeals to both children and adults.

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78 customers mention "Adventure"75 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the adventure in this book, describing it as a delightful and fine tale about the messiness of life, with one customer noting it's a refreshing story about growing up.

"...Will check with him...to be sure. I loved the reviews and The premise of the story. Am looking forward to reading it for myself!" Read more

"...award for this book because of its unique characters, time setting, creativity and heartwarming story. If you have a few hours check this book out...." Read more

"...an amazing writer and always includes tons of imagination and adventures to her books witch makes everything so much more exiting and creative...." Read more

"...As the story grows from book to book, you will find that you MUST make time to read! So, enjoy and then loan the book to as many as you can!..." Read more

26 customers mention "Language"21 positive5 negative

Customers appreciate the language of the book, with one noting its amazing alliteration and another highlighting its engaging style.

"Ingrid Law has captured a story that the reader will not forget...." Read more

"...Here and there they even work in some nice messages. Good YA fiction, and we're enjoying it a great deal. Thanks!" Read more

"...It made me think about words, both written and spoken and how magic or terrible they can be. It made me think of helplessness and loss...." Read more

"...of the story didn't start until chapter twelve, the author kept us interested in the book so we didn't abandon it...." Read more

26 customers mention "Readability"26 positive0 negative

Customers find the book well-written and easy to read, appreciating the author's inventive use of language and creation of words.

"...It is also written in 1st person and some of the words Mibs uses are very creative and fun...." Read more

"...I think Ingrid Law is an amazing writer and always includes tons of imagination and adventures to her books witch makes everything so much more..." Read more

"...It's plot twists and how well the book was written makes it a great family story, if you want to read it to your kids or something...." Read more

"...Ms. Law is a woman who writes with personality, and her young heroine Mibs brims with character and wonder. A delightful road trip tale." Read more

17 customers mention "Character development"15 positive2 negative

Customers appreciate the characters in the book, with one noting the quirky details of the supporting cast.

"...Law definitely deserved the award for this book because of its unique characters, time setting, creativity and heartwarming story...." Read more

"...I loved the characters (even though most of them were flat as a pancake) and would 100% recommend, especially for late elementary and early middle..." Read more

"...Mibs (short for Mississippi) is a wonderful character who turns 13 in the beginning of the story...." Read more

"...Quirky characters, quirky ideas, and a voice full of charm. It's a downright darling book that will attract a wide spectrum of readers...." Read more

12 customers mention "Age range"12 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate that the book is suitable for young readers, with one customer noting it appeals to both children and adults.

"The chapters are quick and bite sized, the kids are fun and the powers are interesting and different...." Read more

"...Appropriate for ages 11 and up." Read more

"So delighted to read such an exciting adventure for the youngsters. Storytelling at its finest, can't think of many books that are better." Read more

"...Original bits of "magic"... family ties... youth interaction. It's a good story!" Read more

8 customers mention "Power"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the powers in the book, finding them interesting and different, with one customer noting how it made their daughter feel powerful.

"...are quick and bite sized, the kids are fun and the powers are interesting and different...." Read more

"...This book made my daughter feel powerful, but it made me feel pensive...." Read more

"...some very interesting discussions about weather and super powers to the dinner table. Highly recommend." Read more

"...I think it's cool how the kids all have special powers called a savvy. I really enjoyed this book and recommend it to anyone. Love it!!!" Read more

8 customers mention "Writing style"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, describing it as creative and colorful, with one customer noting that the patterns make it suitable for reading aloud.

"...is also written in 1st person and some of the words Mibs uses are very creative and fun...." Read more

"...It's magical, humorous, and just plan fun. Her unique way of writing keeps the reader turning the pages late into the night...." Read more

"...the story moves along quickly and vividly due to Ingrid Law's use of language and illiteration: "like the ticks and tocks of a clock" "..." Read more

"...The added touch of the kid-styled word choices and patterns goes well with reading out loud, and the way the story is presented..." Read more

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  • pollymom
    5.0 out of 5 stars SAVVY...Award wing book for pre-teens...
    Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2025
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    Should have read it first...A book for my 12 year old grandson. Will read it myself on e books. Think he liked it! Will check with him...to be sure. I loved the reviews and The premise of the story. Am looking forward to reading it for myself!
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  • Aaron Lee
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great find!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2011
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    This book I did judge by its cover. I was browsing in my local book store when this book's colorful cover caught my eye. So, for father's day I received a copy of this book and have since had the wonderful opportunity to read it.

    Mibs and her family all receive a "power" on their 13th birthday. This power is called their Savvy. These powers can range from the all mighty to the subtle. A few days Mibs father is in a serious car accident and is taken to a distant hospital for care.

    The morning of her 13th birthday she discovers that her Savvy is waking things up. With this new found power she sets out to awake her father at any costs only to find out her power might not be what it seems.

    The books time period seems to be in the 50's where moms were still Suzie Homemaker moms and church had an edge of snob to it. It is also written in 1st person and some of the words Mibs uses are very creative and fun.

    This book was quick to get to the plot going and carried well throughout the whole book straight to its almost tearful conclusion. It reminded me a bit of X-Men with the powers but at the same time unique enough to not draw conclusions.
    Some of the other family members powers are really unique and interesting once thought about.

    This is a really short book and it's a fun ride while reading it. Later this month the second installment of this book comes out and I anxiously await its arrival. Ingrid Law definitely deserved the award for this book because of its unique characters, time setting, creativity and heartwarming story. If you have a few hours check this book out. Its worth the time.
    14 people found this helpful
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  • OZSwag
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2024
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    My kids love it
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  • K. Bodnar
    5.0 out of 5 stars Savvy
    Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2011
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    Savvy is a great book about the Beaumont family who gets their savvy. A savvy is a gift that these Beaumont kids get wen they turn thirteen, you could get the savvy of wind or electricity also the savvy of being perfect. But it takes a while to control a savvy. Well when Mississippi or Mibs turns thirteen and gets her savvy she goes on a long trip with Will, and Bobby the preacher's kids. Will is very polite and Bobby well she is the complete opposite of Will and her perents .So you can imagine all the trouble they get into. Well lets just say Mibs savvy involves a stuck up teenager, a big pink bus, and ink?

    I acutely did not find much of the book unentertaining. It was very enjoyable maybe if the book were a little longer it would have been more pleasant. Something I did not enjoy was the beginning it was to dull I was actually having second thoughts of reading the book in the beginning. Also if the book did not mention her siblings as much because I felt like the mentioned Gypsy a lot. But other than those little things I love the book!

    I think Ingrid Law is an amazing writer and always includes tons of imagination and adventures to her books witch makes everything so much more exiting and creative. This book is absolutely, incredibly; amazingly, fantastic I recommend this book to anyone who loves adventure, craziness, and a little romance! (Hmmm I bet you could imagine who it could be!) Also if you are anything like me you will also want a savvy!
    -Ashley N.
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  • JesusFreak77
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2024
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    I’ve loved this book since I first read it, so I bought it to read with my little sister. It’s an amazing book about a family in which everyone gets some sort of magical power on their thirteenth birthday. I loved the characters (even though most of them were flat as a pancake) and would 100% recommend, especially for late elementary and early middle school.
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  • C. Adams
    5.0 out of 5 stars THIS STORY YOU WILL NEVER FORGET - HAVE FUN!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2020
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    Ingrid Law has captured a story that the reader will not forget. I have read it several times (the entire series of three books), and have recommend it to everyone I know. It's magical, humorous, and just plan fun. Her unique way of writing keeps the reader turning the pages late into the night. There will be no "pushing" to get your child to read...they will beat you to the book and you will have to wait until they are tucked into bed to read it yourself. As the story grows from book to book, you will find that you MUST make time to read! So, enjoy and then loan the book to as many as you can! Ingrid Law...I'm waiting for your next continuing story of this interesting family!
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  • Yoomi
    5.0 out of 5 stars find your savvy
    Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2008
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    i picked this book up by chance and bought it after reading the first 10 pages because i didn't want to put it down. Mibs (short for Mississippi) is a wonderful character who turns 13 in the beginning of the story. it is an important age for anyone but especially for the Beaumonts, who find out at 13 what their "savvy" is. her brother Rocket can create electricity. her brother Fish can make hurricanes. her grandfather can move mountains. now it's her turn.

    but her father gets into an accident, turning everything upside down and sending them on an adventure that teaches them some hard life lessons.

    it's a refreshing story about growing up, about being different, about listening to your voice instead of others around you to figure out who you are. i especially love the message that we shouldn't be in such a hurry to grow up.

    the story moves along quickly and vividly due to Ingrid Law's use of language and illiteration:
    "like the ticks and tocks of a clock"
    "with a zest and a zing and a zeal"
    "hurly-burly fluster of truth telling"

    the ending is touching but believable, not syrupy or fantastical, which stories like this are in danger of doing. i sincerely hope she'll continue the story and write a series because this one book wasn't enough!
    33 people found this helpful
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  • libby griffiths
    5.0 out of 5 stars A really good book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 28, 2014
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    I you like to read magic books this books is for you it about amazing book and if you have a chance to read this book I would definitely do it
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  • Giuliano Eichmann
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really good!
    Reviewed in Brazil on February 18, 2021
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    I really enjoyed this book, and I’m really looking forward to read the other books! I couldn’t stop reading it, and the book is well written! Really good for 9 year olds!
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  • Sol
    3.0 out of 5 stars Algo lento
    Reviewed in Spain on September 21, 2014
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    Un argumento original y con muchas posibilidades al que se le podría haber sacado más partido y mucha más punta.
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  • Gruntled
    5.0 out of 5 stars coming-of-age with a twist
    Reviewed in Canada on February 28, 2014
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    Both LadyGruntled & Gruntledsdottir (for whom this book was purchased) thoroughly loved this one. It's a very well done coming-of-age story with a twist, I'm told; given other books they love which I've also read, I trust their judgement.
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  • Craig Miller
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really good!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 6, 2014
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    I really enjoyed this book. Probably best book I've read on my kindle so far. I could read it again and again!!!!!!!!! Really recommend it__5 stars!!!
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