61 pages • 2 hours read
Holly Goldberg SloanCounting by 7s
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2013A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
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.
Reviews & Readership
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 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.
RecommendedReading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
770LBook Details
Realistic Fiction
Children's Literature
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