A review by hardkaapi
Counting by 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan

funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

 This is one of the cutest things I have ever read. 12 year old Willow Chance is what people call a "highly gifted" child. Her concern is if people are "lowly gifted" or "medium gifted" or just "gifted". In her opinion, all labels are curses unless they are on cleaning products. She also hates "small talk" and prefers "large talk".The book follows Willow's journey as she meets people who are as different as can be. I will never get tired of a found family trope, so this book is absolutely perfect. This has the same energy as the movie Little Miss Sunshine (2006). Willow is an adorable protagonist and her story is and should be read and talked about. 
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