Books like Counting by 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan
Willow Chance is a quietly happy, twelve‑year‑old genius obsessed with nature and medical conditions who finds comfort in counting by sevens. Her world is turned upside down when her adoptive parents are killed in a car crash, leaving Willow alone. The story follows her as she confronts grief, struggles to connect with others, and ultimately discovers a diverse, believable surrogate family that reflects her uniqueness. Through this journey, the novel explores themes of loss, resilience, and the importance of belonging for a young child navigating adolescence and autism.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Holly Goldberg Sloan
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