Counting by 7s
Holly Goldberg Sloan
Counting by 7s
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Holly Goldberg Sloan
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
On the 7th day of the 7th month (is it any wonder I love the number?) my new parents drove north to a hospital 257 miles from their home, where they named me after a cold-climate tree and changed the world. Counting By 7s is the story of Willow Chance, a twelve-year-old girl who has been identified at an early age as gifted. Willow lives in Bakersfield, California and comes home from school one day to the news that her parents have been killed in a traffic accident. What follows is Willows search to find a place where she belongs.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 7 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 13+.
Why we rated Counting by 7s Level 0
Counting by 7s is written at a Level 7 reading level across 351 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Counting by 7s works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Counting by 7s as Unrated because the content sits in the "Unrated" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the unrated intensity score.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 0 — UnratedThis book has not yet been rated for content intensity.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781743626535
- Pages
- 351
- Publisher
- Scholastic Australia
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction