The exceptional realistic fiction novel, Counting by 7s, written by Holly Goldberg Sloan enriches the reader with journeys of Willow Chance, an extraordinary and sweet character. Willow believes that everyone is special in their one way. For instance, Willow states “Because in my opinion it’s not really a great idea to see people as one thing. Every person has lots of ingredients to make them into what is always a one-of-a-kind creation” (Sloan 18). Truly, Willow considers that every individual can be creative and gifted in their own special way. At the beginning of the story, Willow is introduced as a shy, distinctive girl. Furthermore, she is a prodigy whose intelligence is not recognized when she starts middle school. Also, Willow
