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Scumble Dial Books for Young Readers Thirteenth birthdays in Ledger's family tend to
be explosive. That's when each person develops the supernatural
power, the savvy that will shape their life. Ledge is hoping for
super speed so that he can become the runner he believes his father
hopes for. But Ledge's savvy isn't about speed at all. It appears
to be about destruction and unless Ledge learns to scumble, or control
his savvy, his family's unusual gifts could become very public.
Scumble is not so much a sequel to Savvy as it is simply another
story told about this unusual family and their history. Ingrid Law
has the unique ability to create a novel with unexpected twists
and turns -- you never see some of these things coming, but when
they do, they fit perfectly. Plus, I loved all the different abilities
manifested in this wonderful family -- earth moving, electricity,
telekinesis, and even controlling insects! I enjoyed seeing young
Ledger learn not only to scumble, but also to understand himself
and how he fits into his marvelous family. Law has a deft touch
with character creation and handling the motivation of every person
with believability and heart. This is truly a not-to-be-missed novel
for every reader who loved the Newbery Honor winning Savvy. Reviewer's Note:
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