Counting by 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Jan.03, 2015, under Real life, Sam's Reviews, Teen Top 10
Who would like this book? People grades 5 and up who like books with characters and situations that grab you and move you and make you laugh and cry.
The goods on this book: Willow Chase, at 12 years old, has had way more than her share of tragedy and challenges. She’s a genius and on the spectrum, continually needing to devise ways to keep herself grounded, such as planting an amazing garden and counting by 7s. An orphan at a young age, she is adopted by an understanding and fun couple who allow Willow to follow her ingenious ideas. When they are killed in a car accident, Willow desperately needs help. This book is the story of where and how that help finds her. The characters that fill her life do so in unexpected and amazing ways that had me laughing one moment and then crying at the end. The narration rotates among these characters, and the reader benefits greatly from the multiple points of view. I highly recommend this book and think that it has appeal for both girls and guys.
The details: 380 pages; 2013 Review by Samrarian
