Savvy
by Ingrid Law
Read if you're interested in family, spiritual growth, or books for child.
Savvy tells the story of Mibs Beaumont, who is about to turn thirteen and inherit her family's magical ability, or 'savvy'. When her father is in an accident, Mibs embarks on a journey with her siblings and newfound friends to reach her father before her savvy manifests, hoping it can save him.
- — Explores themes of family loyalty, love, and support in a challenging situation.
- — Promotes self-acceptance and learning to use one's unique abilities for good.
- — Emphasizes courage and taking initiative to help loved ones.
- — The central premise revolves around 'savvies' – inherited magical powers – which might clash with a strict Christian worldview that discourages magic and the occult.
- — While not explicitly anti-Christian, the book introduces a supernatural element that is not Biblically based and could potentially lead younger readers to curiosity about non-Christian magic.
- — The 'savvies' are portrayed as natural births, which can subtly minimize the concept of God's sovereign power and unique gifting as described in Scripture.
Christian readers, especially parents, should approach 'Savvy' with discernment. While it offers positive messages about family and self-discovery, the core magical premise may be a concern for some who wish to avoid any elements that could be perceived as occult or anti-Biblical. It could be read with discussion to differentiate between fictional magic and a Biblical understanding of supernatural realities.
“Christian readers, especially parents, should approach 'Savvy' with discernment. While it offers positive messages about family and self-discovery, the core magical premise may be a concern for some who wish to avoid any elements that could be perceived as occult or anti-Biblical. It could be read with discussion to differentiate between fictional magic and a Biblical understanding of supernatural realities.”
- —Explores themes of family loyalty, love, and support in a challenging situation.
- —Promotes self-acceptance and learning to use one's unique abilities for good.
- —Emphasizes courage and taking initiative to help loved ones.
- —The central premise revolves around 'savvies' – inherited magical powers – which might clash with a strict Christian worldview that discourages magic and the occult.
- —While not explicitly anti-Christian, the book introduces a supernatural element that is not Biblically based and could potentially lead younger readers to curiosity about non-Christian magic.
- —The 'savvies' are portrayed as natural births, which can subtly minimize the concept of God's sovereign power and unique gifting as described in Scripture.
Reader comments
Sign in to leave a comment.