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Savvy

(2008, Fiction - Fantasy, Written by Ingrid Law)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 9.

  • Is it any good?

    5.0

  • Common Sense says

    Newbery Honor Book is moving and thought-provoking.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 9 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Children lie to and mislead adults, though the kids think they are doing it to protect the adutls.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    A punch and a struggle.

  • Sex:

    A couple of kisses.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Food and toy brands mentioned.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    A derelict is drunk and passed-out.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Savvy

Parents need to know that the content is mild here: a punch and a brief struggle, a couple of kisses, and some kids misleading adults.

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  • Families can talk about the idea of savvys. Does everyone have a savvy of some sort? What is yours? How do people discover their savvys? What do they do with them? Is Mibs's savvy a useful one? What savvy would you like to have?
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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    megan03
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational

    great for 9-11 years old

    love it it is very good

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  2. Parent Reviewer
    rells
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive consumerism

    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    perfect for tweens

    i think it is one of the best books i have ever read! the role models are very good and the story line is nice. if you are into magic then this is for you! i just think the messages are'nt the best. but other than that its a great book!

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  3. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    comingauthor
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0

    Amazing!

    I loved this book! Its good to read before bed beacuse all my other books are about murder and stuff like that. So, this book was good to read before I went to bed!I love how the book has suspense and is very interestng!

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    lilmollysunshine
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

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  5. Parent Reviewer
    bellingen
    Lives in Wisconsin
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0

    Great Coming of Age Title, Great Fun!

    This is a great "coming of age" book. It would make an excellent read aloud for families or classes of kids gr. 4 and higher. There would be many excellent discussion points. It is lots of fun, but with a good message, too. This is the author's debut novel, she has excellent writing style; I hope to read more from her!

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