Counting by 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloane

Counting by 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloane (Lexile: 770; Interest Level: Grades 5-8) is the story of Willow, who needs to learn to navigate a new world when her old one is shattered by an accident.  Willow is a very smart girl who is very interested in medical issues.  She is so smart that she gets a perfect score on a standardized test, and she is sent to see a counselor because school officials believe she cheated.  When her world is rocked upside down, Willow discovers that with the help of new friends, she can move on, however slowly.  In addition to being very intelligent, Willow is a girl who profoundly touches the lives of everyone she meets, unwittingly building herself a new family.  Although this is a book that tugs at the heart-strings and makes you think, I believe that anyone who enjoys stories about strong friendship and family will enjoy this b

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