Recounts the story 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.

Newbery Honor Book. 4-6 Open Lit Set. Originally published: New York : Dial Books for Young Readers ; Boston : Walton Media, c2008. "Newbery honor book"--Cover. "Includes almost 50 pages of bonus teaching materials, discussion questions, a special Q&A with Ingrid Law, notes from the 2009 Newberry Committee, and a sneak peek at Sculmble, the next Savvy adventure"--cover.