Oghenerukevwe Toka Toka itibaren Yandovo, Chuvashia, റഷ്യ, 429965
Wonderful! Well-worthy of a Newbury Honor. The narrator, Mibs, is endearing, original, and fresh. About to turn 13, she not only has to tackle all the normal teenage changes and pressure, but she must learn what her savvy is and "scumble" it. (And I think ink fans will either appreciate or choke when it's revealed!) The story takes a series of interesting turns when Mibs becomes a stowaway on a Bible bus - and convinces her siblings and friends to come along. The supporting characters are just as vivid and endearing as Mibs herself. And as my coworker says, Savvy is one of the best examples of magic in literature, all without once using the word magic. A truly satisfying read with subtle meaning and humor.
I am slightly obsessed with fairies to say the least and this book is amazing, fantastic for little girls and big girls like me who refuse to grow up.