Becky Boer

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Review: Counting by 7s

Counting by 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan (Review contains spoilers) This book has been on my “to be read” list for a long time. I’m currently in the middle of Anna Karenina, and felt like I needed something quick and simple to give myself a break from Tolstoy for a bit. This book did the trick. Willow Chase: A 12 year old genius whose interests include gardening, medical conditions, and the color red. Despite not having many friends, Willow lives a happy life with her  ...

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Review: The Unlikely Hero of Room 13B

The Unlikely Hero of Room 13B by Teresa Toten (Review contains spoilers) Teenagers have it rough. Their bodies are developing rapidly, their brains are growing and changing, and it’s basically all out of their control. For 14 year old Adam Ross, life is even more difficult. His parents are divorced, he has a little stepbrother who shadows his every move, and he’s trying to win the heart of his new friend, Robyn. On top of all that, he has Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. The  ...

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