Dell duke, the counselor who classifies the students he counsels into groups named the strange, misfits. Quang ha, says a few words to me in their now only semi secret language. These books are a bit different than counting by 7s but are all worth reading. In the beginning it seems like quang ha dislikes willow, but during the end they become friends and have fun together. Mai and quang ha are of mixed vietnamese, african american, and mexican ancestry, and its tone. When willow stays with the nguyens, he has to give up his side of the cot so willow can sleep comfortably. In the tradition of wonder and to kill a mockingbird this awardwinning new york times bestseller is an intensely moving, lyricallywritten novel. Twelveyearold genius and outsider willow chance must figure out how to connect with other people and find a surrogate family for herself after her parents are killed in a car accident. Jan 18, 2017 overall, i would probably give this book 5 stars. A new york times bestseller in the tradition of out of my mind, wonder, and mockingbird, this is an intensely moving middle grade novel about being an outsider, coping with loss, and discovering the true meaning of family. Mai sees a decal of a sunflower in a window and takes it as a good sign.
He is embarrassed of his situation and doesnt seem to have many friends. Counting by 7s book hillsborough county public library. While i do think it would serve as a perfectly solid subject for a study on character development, freytags pyramid, textual evidence of all stripes, and narrative writing, i also think it is one of those books that people just love to read, period. Instead of just being simple and humorous, counting by 7s brought something else to the table. Sep 16, 2014 in achingly beautiful prose, holly goldberg sloan has written a delightful tale of transformation thats a celebration of life in all its wondrous, hilarious and confounding glory. The novel is set in presentday bakersfield, california, which sloan says is emblematic of the characters, in the sense that it is often overlooked. The book is primarily about the transformation of willow chance after tragically losing her parents. Quang ha tells willow that he wants to believe she is magic. This is a gorgeous, funny, and heartwarming novel that ill never forget. Quang ha puts everything in a different place, setting the couch and the chairs on an angle.
Willow, a middle schooler, is a genius and an outsider. The setting is modern day san joaquin valley, california. Npr coverage of counting by 7s by holly goldberg sloan. These two books have similar plots and all reminds you of how being different is totally normal. My favourite part of the book is when willow makes friends with mai and quang ha. Counting by 7s is a fantastic book written by the author holly goldberg sloan. In the tradition of out of my mind, wonder, and mockingbird, this is an intensely moving middle grade novel about being an outsider, coping with loss, and discovering the true meaning of family. May 01, 2014 counting by 7s tells the story of willow chance, a twelveyearold genius who is obsessed with diagnosing medical conditions and finds comfort in counting by 7s. Well, this happens to the main character, willow chance, in counting by sevens. In the novel counting by 7s, willow thinks quang ha may have a career in what.
The mother of two sons, holly lives with her husband in santa monica, california. Counting by 7s holly goldberg sloan read online free books. Counting by 7s by holly goldberg sloan, paperback barnes. One of them was a middle school book, counting by 7s. Because willow has no known relatives, she is assigned temporarily to dell duke while social agencies look for a foster situation. Willow chance is a twelveyearold genius, obsessed with nature and diagnosing medical conditions, who finds it comforting to count by 7s. This 44page guide for counting by 7s by holly goldberg sloan includes detailed chapter summaries and analysis covering 61 chapters, as well as several more indepth sections of expertwritten literary analysis. Willow chance a super intelligent girl that likes to plant and learn about deceases. Maria semple, author of whered you go, bernadette about counting by 7s in the tradition of out of my mind, wonder, and mockingbird, this is an intensely moving middle grade novel about being an outsider, coping with loss, and discovering the true meaning of family.
It is how willow transforms the people and the world around her, just by being herself. Willow chance, her new friend mai, mais brother quang ha, pattie, and their school counselor dell duke. In the beginning it seems like quang ha dislikes willow, but during the end they. B is for bakersfield bakersfield is the town in which willow lives. Counting by 7s reminds me of because of winndixie because of the way that willow is saved from going to the pound being thrown into the system by unlikely heroine pattie nguyen, quang ha and mais mother, the vietnamese immigrant proprietress of a. Free flashcards to help memorize facts about chapter 1. Counting by 7s by holly goldberg sloan reading guidebook. When willow meets mai nguyen, whose younger brother, quang ha, attends sessions, they become friends. Rather than most of the other books ive read which often value comedy over quality, this book had a riveting plot line and well developed characters. While buying his books at the store, he is shocked by a swirling light and buzzer. Also, some other similar good books are fish in a tree and out of my mind. The book that im about to tell you about is called counting by 7s written by holly goldberg sloan.
Quang ha nguyen is a vietnamese teenage boy who is a brother to mai. She loves gardening, studying about everything and counting by 7s. Use our tags to search through books and find the perfect read. Counting by 7s is just a really good read, a characterdriven book that also happens to have a compelling plot line. Maria semple, author of whered you go, bernadette accolades for holly goldberg sloan. Counting by 7s, a 5star read october 1, 20 by jennifer when you read a brief description about a book which essentially labels the 12yearold protagonist willow as a genius misfit and an orphan twice over, one has to assume that its a sad, sad book.
Maria semple, author of whered you go, bernadette holly goldberg sloan writes about belonging in a way ive never quite seen in any other book. Quang ha is confusing because just when im certain he has sawdust for brains, hell exhibit some real insight. Mahogany has a strong passion for reading and takes pride in reading at. I have also loved the london eye mystery, the barcode tattoo and any books by jay asher. Quang ha the brother of mai who doesnt listen in school but is an incredible drawer. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Pattie, quang ha and mai nguyen, the vietnamese family.
Plot summary willow chance is introverted and a genius. In achingly beautiful prose, holly goldberg sloan has written a delightful tale of transformation thats a celebration of life in all its wondrous, hilarious and confounding glory. Im talking to my new friend mai, but even her alwayssurly and scarybecausehesolder big brother, quang ha, says a few words to me in their now only semi secret language. A new york times bestsellerin the tradition of out of my mind, wonder, and mockingbird, this is an intensely moving middle grade novel about being an outsider, coping with loss, and discovering the true meaning of family. Holly goldberg sloan counting by 7s counting by 7s is a book about a smart girl named willow. It has never been easy for her to connect with anyone other than her adoptive parents, but that hasnt kept her from leading a quietly happy life. He picked the bestlooking container for his seedling. On the wall in her room where she can see it when she rolls over. While he obsessively pulls off the stickers from the sides of the former gelato carton, mai and dell and i fill up everything else with the fresh dirt. Praise for counting by 7s a graceful, meaningful tale featuring a cast of charming, wellrounded characters who learn sweetbut never cloyinglessons about resourcefulness, community, and true resilience in the face of loss.
A new york times bestseller, this contemporary story draws upon themes relevant to sloans own life. She likes to go to the library, read books and have alone time. Counting by 7s tells the story of willow chance, a twelveyearold genius who is obsessed with diagnosing medical conditions and finds comfort in counting by 7s. She has no other relatives so she has to live with her friend mai and mais brother quang ha. This really great book is a realistic fiction book written by holly goldberg sloan and was published in 20 by puffin books.
Twelveyearold genius and outsider willow chance must figure out how to connect with other people and find a. Counting by 7s, book by holly goldberg sloan audio book. Other activities to help include hangman, crossword, word scramble, games, matching, quizes, and tests. There should be more books about losing parents especially for the young. The daughter of willows foster mom, who is so loving towards willow and tries hard to comfort her. The main character of counting by 7s is willow chance who was adopted by a really nice couple that loved her very much. Then willows parents are killed in an auto accident. Counting by 7s is holly goldberg sloan s first middlegrade novel, published in 20. Counting by 7s, her first middlegrade novel, was a new york times bestseller. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides for challenging works of literature. John corey whaley, author of where things come back. A is for adoption willow was adopted when she was little. Oct 01, 20 counting by 7s, a 5star read october 1, 20 by jennifer when you read a brief description about a book which essentially labels the 12yearold protagonist willow as a genius misfit and an orphan twice over, one has to assume that its a sad, sad book. He is very shy, especially to new people, like willow.
Willow is also a genius which makes you think that she would have had a great life, but really she is an outsider. Dell had assumed they lived in a house or at least a real apartment. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Counting by 7s reminds me of because of winndixie because of the way that willow is saved from going to the pound being thrown into the system by unlikely heroine pattie nguyen, quang ha and mais mother, the vietnamese immigrant proprietress of a nail salon. Counting by 7s is one of the most powerful and moving ya books ive read. Quang ha, you can arrange the furniture if you have a better idea how it should go. Son of willows foster mom, who is not very outgoing, but once he gets comfortable with his surrounding, has brilliant ideas. It is a story about willow chance, a 12 year old genius girl, who i.