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Counting by 7sIn 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. Willow Chance is a twelve year old genius, obsessed with nature and diagnosing medical conditions, who finds it comforting to count by 7s. It has never been easy for her to connect with anyone other than her adoptive parents, but that hasn't kept her from
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. Willow Chance is a twelve-year-old genius, obsessed with nature and diagnosing medical conditions, who finds it comforting to count by 7s. It has never been easy for her to connect with anyone other than her adoptive parents, but that hasn't kept her from leading a quietly happy life . . . until now. Suddenly Willow's world is tragically changed when her parents both die in a car crash, leaving her alone in a baffling world. The triumph of this book is that it is not a tragedy. This extraordinarily odd, but extraordinarily endearing, girl manages to push through her grief. Her journey to find a fascinatingly diverse and fully believable surrogate family is a joy and a revelation to read. "Holly Goldberg Sloan writes about belonging in a way I've never quite seen in any other book. This is a gorgeous, funny, and heartwarming novel that I'll never forget."--John Corey Whaley, author of Where Things Come Back "Willow Chance subtly drew me into her head and her life, so much so that I was holding my breath for her by the end. Holly Goldberg Sloan has created distinct characters who will stay with you long after you finish the book."--Sharon Creech, Newbery Award-winning author of Walk Two Moons "In achingly beautiful prose, Holly Goldberg Sloan has written a delightful tale of transformation that's a celebration of life in all its wondrous, hilarious and confounding glory. Counting by 7s is a triumph."--Maria Semple, author of Where'd You Go, BernadetteBinding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Dial Books
Published: 08/29/2013
ISBN: 9780803738553
Pages: 380
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.90w x 1.40d
Award: Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award - Nominee
Award: Georgia Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Buckeye Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: North Carolina Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award - Nominee
Award: Virginia Readers Choice Award - Nominee
Award: Golden Sower Award - Nominee
Award: Nutmeg Book Award - Nominee
Award: South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award - Nominee
Award: Iowa Teen Award - Nominee
Award: Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Keystone to Reading Book Award - Nominee
Award: Kentucky Bluegrass Award - Nominee
Award: Black-Eyed Susan Award - Nominee
Award: E.B. White Read Aloud Award - Honor Book
Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended
Award: Grand Canyon Reader Award - Nominee
Award: Volunteer State Book Awards - Nominee
Award: Colorado Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Rhode Island Teen Book Award - Nominee
Award: Massachusetts Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Delaware Diamonds Award - Nominee
Award: William Allen White Childens Book Award - Nominee
Award: Isinglass Teen Read Award - Nominee
Award: Great Stone Face Book Award - Nominee
Award: Land of Enchantment Book Award - Nominee
Award: Beehive Awards - Nominee
Award: Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award - Nominee
Award: Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award - Nominee
Award: Evergreen Young Adult Book Award - Nominee
Award: Bluebonnet Awards - Nominee
Award: Young Reader's Choice Award - Nominee
Award: Sunshine State Young Reader's Award - Nominee
Award: Mark Twain Readers Award - Nominee
Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 07/08/2013
Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2013
Booklist 08/01/2013 pg. 72
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2013 - Book Of Special Distinction
School Library Journal 09/01/2013 pg. 148
Shelf Awareness 08/30/2013
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2013 pg. 111
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2013 pg. 38
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2014 pg. 126 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 160220 / Counting by 7s
Reading Level: 5.6 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 10
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Jelly Star mini smartphone is a bundle of joy
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I've been using the Jelly Star about a week now and have no regrets about my purchase. I have the blue color and it's really pretty. This phone is as good as the reviews I researched said it was. Very fast, has all features of a regular smart phone but easy to hold in one hand and carry in pocket. This phone is 3/4" thick with a screen 2.75" x 1.5" and comes with a protective case. Good connection with T-Mobile cell towers, nice variety of ring tones, decent camera for snapshots. When it first arrived I was hesitant to commit, worried that with the tiny print I would struggle, but now that I got it connected I'm really happy with it. I'm old enough that without reading glasses, I need to squint to see the print in text messages, but it has a zoom feature that works well once you get used to it, and I plan to use other devices for viewing the images I take with it. Bought it mainly to have as a basic communication device that isn't bulky/in the way all the time. Don't have to constantly charge the battery either. Only using the phone for calls, texts, and WhatsApp; so far only need to charge it every 3 days. I took the time to research online how to stop apps from running in the background which should also help conserve the battery. I'm looking forward to loading music on it and maybe even taking it for a run once I get the headphones and armband accessories. I recommend it.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2026
★★★★★ 1
Screen Stopped Working Amazon Denied Refund
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I bought this phone 2 months ago and within a week the screen stopped working. It stopped responding to any touch. I sent it back to Amazon in its original physical condition in its original packaging and ordered a second one. The second one has battery issues where it randomly starts heating up and dies within a couple of hours. Just found out amazon denied my return because they said the phone was damaged. It was not. I love the idea of the phone but the execution is poor and because there's no reliable way to get replacements I definitely would not recommend risking it.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Works on Visible (Verizon)
Color: Black
For the price, this little device offers no compromises aside from the obvious. It's quick, offers a full day of battery life, and has a feature set to rival much more expensive competition. The screen despite it's size is fully usable for my every day tasks. Texting, web browsing, reading comics, etc are all viable if you have the eyes for it. The build quality is great. This reminds me of an old Nokia in the hand. I've also had no signal problems in rural Appalachia.
And yes, it *does* work on Verizon, but you'll need another phone to activate the sim with before transferring it over.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2026
★★★★★ 5
The phone work is compatible with MetroPCS by T-Mobile or Verizon
Color: Black
It seems to be a very good quality the compatibility is just like a larger phone and it seems to be durable and compatible the size it's all right yes I would recommend other people use it or buy it because it's really not an inconvenient item
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Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Cut your screen time without sacrificing convenience
Color: Blue
I've been wanting to switch to a "Dumb" phone to cut back on my screen time, but I was nervous about needing navigation and the internet away from home.
Well! The Jelly Star is a fantastic solution.
Cons:
-Obviously, typing can be quite difficult. But the audio transcription features work very well.
-The small screen means that every small finger gesture can trigger an unintended action
Pros:
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-Cut screen time immediately
I read a lot about this phone, but still wasn't sure what it could handle. My main goal was to cut screen time so I took a shot on it.
Right out of the box I was surprised at how "normal" it was in every way but the size and shape. I was able to still use all of the apps I used on my old phone, I could set up my home screen with widgets I had before, and download the same custom ringtones. Even the youtube popup viewing window, screen recording, messenger! It feels exactly the same to use as any other android phone, just incredibly small.
The camera, audio, fingerprint scanner and microphone are all meh, but completely acceptable for a fully functional smartphone that cost $200.
Now, did it help with screen time? YES! Right away I really lost the desire to get "stuck" watching videos. The phone doesn't take up much of your field of vision; its hard to get sucked in and not be immediately distracted by the real world outside your screen. And as it was intended, the small phone screen (while serviceable in every way), just isn't much fun to be on.
Typing on this phone is a bit slow and methodic, I make more phone calls and speak to people in my life a bit more regularly.
And of course, I still crave entertainment but I have been choosing more audio books, music and podcasts over scrolling on tiktok/instagram/facebook.
Having only had this phone a short time, I am blown away by how both effective and usable it is! If you want to cut down on screen time but not give up the convenience of a smart phone, this is the phone for you!
For the price it comes with a screen protector (Applied), and extra screen protector, case, cable, brick, and a strap! It comes fully protected out of the box.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2026