Scumble

5 Responses to “Scumble”

1. Anonymous says:

   October 19, 2010 at 6:43 pm

   I loved the book Savvy and pre-ordered Scumble. When I got the book I loved it until I establish out that the pages where all mixed up and 30 pages where missing!!!
   Reader’s Rating: 4 / 5
2. J.A.M. says:

   October 19, 2010 at 8:38 pm

   I loved Savvy.

   I wish Ms. Law had left it alone; it was perfect as a stand alone.

   As a replacement for, a wonderful book has fallen into the unfortunate trend of “companion”, sequel or series, and the results are a disappointment. The inventiveness has worn off, and the book is stuffed with so many characters they are hard to keep track of. The characters aren’t as well-developed, and I establish I didn’t care about them at all.

   I won’t be reading any future Savvy books.
   Reader’s Rating: 3 / 5
3. aquapt says:

   October 19, 2010 at 9:06 pm

   My daughter loved Savvy and was looking forwards to Scumble, so I pre-ordered. After she’d had it for a day or two, she came back and told me there were duplicate pages and additional pages missing. Sure enough, our copy was defective. I requested a replacement from Amazon. Well, the new copy just came and – yes, exactly the same defect as the first one. (You might reflect Amazon would really *check* their inventory after having books returned for this reason, BUT NO…)

   So, it does seem like a very excellent book, but I reflect I’ll just return my TWO copies (Amazon-ordered UPS pickup still hasn’t happened) for a refund, and wait for some belated quality control to occur before trying again.
   Reader’s Rating: 4 / 5
4. Thia says:

   October 19, 2010 at 11:58 pm

   Scumble is a fantastic book. It is fun and well written. I hope this leader writes more.
   
   Reader’s Rating: 5 / 5
5. Kidsreads.com says:

   October 20, 2010 at 12:02 am

   A “savvy” is an extraordinary, unique, out-of-this-world, unbelievable talent that goes beyond a person’s wildest imagination — nearly like a superpower. Getting a savvy on one’s 13th birthday is something that runs in certain families. Mibs Beaumont veteran reasonably an adventure when her savvy appeared. She can hear a person’s thoughts if they have any type of writing on their skin, from a tattoo to an ink smudge. Nine years have passed since Mibs survived her 13th, and now it is her cousin’s turn.

   Ledger Kale has high hopes for his upcoming 13th birthday and the discovery of his savvy. His dad is positive that Ledge will achieve massive speed, which would make winning their upcoming father/son half-lengthy a certain. And Ledge is all for building his dad proud. But savvys rarely satisfy expectations, and Ledge couldn’t be more disappointed when he learns that his savvy is the ability to shatter things into pieces. It certainly adds a challenge to their cross-country trip from Indiana to Wyoming for a family tree wedding when his savvy causes the muffler to fall off the car and a tire to drop off and bounce down the highway.

   Ledge is so frustrated and extremely nervous with his lack of control; the savvy creeps up on him and strikes like a lightning storm. Most of the family tree understands that learning control over one’s savvy takes time, even years. Just question Rocket Beaumont, who has been living at the Wyoming family tree ranch for a long time with his savvy for conducting his own electricity; Rocket doesn’t trust himself in society, so he works on the secluded ranch. But when Ledge accidentally breaks apart the huge barn housing the wedding reception, everyone agrees that it would be best if Ledge stays in Wyoming for a bit to adjust to his new savvy.

   Ledge is completely discouraged when his parents place him at the ranch for the summer, but he isn’t alone. He has an uncle, grandfather, younger sister and various cousins to offer advice, sometimes welcomed and additional times not. Among his western adventures, he rediscovers an ancient like of art and building things, forms a strong friendship with Rocket, and even starts to appreciate his savvy. Ledge attempts to survive all of this, along with trying to hide his family tree secret from an inquisitive 13-year-ancient reporter named Sarah Jane, whose grouchy father is determined to foreclose on the entire town, including the family tree ranch. Turning 13 can certainly be a challenge!

   Ingrid Law is the genius behind the incredible Savvy tales. Her first novel, SAVVY, not only amazed readers with its spark, but it also won the Newberry Honor Award in 2009. Her companion novel, SCUMBLE, is just as incredible, and bursting with energy, humor, imagination and lots of fun and surprises. Ledge may attract more males to the Savvy fan base, but female readers will like it, too. Law does a wonderful job catching readers up on what’s happening lacking dull repetition. She writes with an openness and honesty that really invite the readers to become involved with the colorful characters and feel their emotions. She also utilizes lots of relatable descriptions touching all of the senses, which brings the background to life and slides in some awesome alliteration that tickles the tongue. In addition, she skillfully weaves in some words of wisdom, like finding the courage to be yourself, facing one’s fears, and thinking through choices. SCUMBLE is so much fun. Save some room on the bookshelf for this up-and-coming leader.

   — Reviewed by Chris Shanley-Dillman
   
   Reader’s Rating: 5 / 5