This book is a wonderful read for Harry Potter or Percy Jackson fans. Even if you aren't drawn to that genre this book covers many boundaries. It is a compelling plot that you can bury yourself in for hours, and is one of the books where you feel as if you are on the spot watching the action take place. I love this book.

Although this book is kind of coasting on Savvy's glory, Law has managed to pull off an amazing stunt. To write a sequel that is almost as good as its predecessor. Scumble kicks off with the taste of adventure that soon morphs into mystery. And so many mysteries! Why are the birch trees growing so fast at a wedding? Who did Robert love? And how can Jack scumble his savvy?

Calpurnia Tate is a wonderful tale about finding your talents, deciding what to do with your life, and how to set about doing it. And Calpurnia's crusty old grandfather seems to know how to teach Calpurnia to use her skills.

The Penderwicks is one of the best books I've read. Satire, danger, adventure dance through this intriguing tale of the Little Women of today. Thank you Jeanne Birdsall!