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Law, Ingrid
3 Reviews
(2)
4-6
The Beaumont clan's third book (Savvy; Scumble) features thirteen-year-old Gypsy, who's getting the hang of her particular magical ability, or savvy--seeing people's pasts and futures--when things go "wackadoo." After envisioning her own death (she thinks), Gypsy loses her original savvy and gains a new one: stopping time. In typical Law fashion, eccentricity abounds, with vibrant supporting characters and helter-skelter pacing.
Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
September, 2015
(2)
4-6
Ledger Kale's power--"dismantling small things in bursts of parts and pieces"--is a letdown. What's worse, he can't control (or scumble) it. As in Savvy, there's great fun in getting to know the extended Beaumont family (Ledge is Mibbs's cousin); poignant side-stories deepen emotional connections to the characters. The tale's arc, complete with a nice-guys-finish-first ending, is eminently satisfying.
Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
September, 2010
(3)
4-6
The Beaumont family is special. So special, in fact, that they each boast a supernatural talent called a savvy--from Rocket's way with electricity to Fish's power over wind and rain. What will Mibs's savvy be, and how will it help save her father? With a rhythmic, musical voice, Law takes readers on a fast-moving, fun-filled adventure, including lots of diverting detours.
Reviewer: Becky Levine
3 reviews
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