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Holly Goldberg Sloan

Counting by 7s

Holly Goldberg SloanFiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2013

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Holly Goldberg Sloan

Counting by 7s

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Bakersfield, California • Contemporary

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

770L

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Super Short Summary

In Counting by 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan, 12-year-old Willow Chance, a highly gifted girl fascinated by plants and medicine, navigates life in Bakersfield, California. After her adoptive parents die in a car accident, she finds solace and a new family with her school counselor, Dell Duke, and her friends Mai and Quang-ha Nguyen. The story explores themes of family, growth, and healing. Willow experiences profound loss and the narrative includes the death of significant characters.

Bittersweet

Inspirational

Emotional

Heartwarming

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.4

88,376 ratings

80%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Counting by 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan is widely praised for its heartfelt and inspiring narrative, centered on a unique protagonist. Readers appreciate its emotional depth and engaging characters. However, some find its plot developments somewhat predictable and the pacing uneven at times. Overall, it remains a touching story of resilience and the power of community.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Counting by 7s?

A reader who enjoys Counting by 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan is typically someone who appreciates heartfelt, character-driven stories about overcoming adversity. Fans of Sharon Draper's Out of My Mind or R.J. Palacio's Wonder will likely be drawn to the book's themes of resilience, self-discovery, and the importance of found family.

4.4

88,376 ratings

80%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Bakersfield, California • Contemporary

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

770L

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