Counting by 7s
Holly Goldberg Sloan (2013)
“A twelve-year-old genius loses everything and discovers that the family you build can be stronger than the one you were born into.”
Short Summary
Willow Chance is a twelve-year-old genius obsessed with nature, medical conditions, and the number seven. When both her adoptive parents are killed in a car accident, Willow — who has never fit in anywhere — must navigate the foster care system and the terrifying prospect of being truly alone. Through a Vietnamese nail salon owner, a troubled teenager, a disorganized school counselor, and a taxi driver, Willow discovers that the family you choose can be as real as the one you lost.
Detailed Summary
Willow Chance is a twelve-year-old adopted girl living in Bakersfield, California. She is a self-taught expert in botany, medical diagnosis, and Vietnamese, with an IQ that places her in the genius range. She counts by sevens to calm herself. She does not fit in at school. She does not fit in anywhe...