Counting by 7's / Holly Goldberg Sloan / 378 pages

Counting by 7's is definitely a 2014 Newbery contender.  Recipient of 7 starred reviews, the novel tells the story of a girl who is an eccentric genius, maybe a bit autistic, maybe a bit OCD.  In any case, she does not fit in to any mold or square hole. The book is the story of how she must re-construct her life.  There is an assortment of odd characters that make the book a total joy to read.  If you want to read a book that will make you laugh, cry, groan, frown, and cheer, this is the book for you.    Recommended for grades 5 & up.