About The Books - Holly Goldberg Sloan (2024)

Pieces of Blue

When Paul Hill drowns in a surfing accident, his broken-hearted wife, Lindsey, and their three children are left in huge financial trouble. Once Paul’s life insurance finally comes through, Lindsey impulsively uses the money to buy a charmingly ramshackle motel in Hawai’i, hoping for a fresh start. Teenage Olivia quickly develops a crush on a handsome but monosyllabic skateboarder. Twelve-year-old Carlos reinvents himself as a popular kid named Carl. And Sena, the youngest, will do whatever it takes to protect her beloved motel chickens.

But while the kids adjust, Lindsey is flailing, trying to pretend she knows how to bring a motel—and herself—back to life. Then a stranger rolls into the motel parking lot, and she’s surprised to feel a long-dormant part of herself stirring. She accepts his offer to help, unaware that he may have secrets of his own. And all the while, out in the Pacific, the trade winds are fiercely blowing.

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The Elephant in the Room

It’s been almost a year since Sila’s mother traveled halfway around the world to Turkey, hoping to secure the immigration paperwork that would allow her to return to her family in the United States.

The long separation is almost impossible for Sila to withstand. But things change when Sila accompanies her father (who is a mechanic) outside their Oregon town to fix a truck. There, behind an enormous stone wall, she meets a grandfatherly man who only months before won the state lottery. Their new alliance leads to the rescue of a circus elephant named Veda, and then to a friendship with an unusual boy named Mateo, proving that comfort and hope come in the most unlikely of places.

A moving story of family separation and the importance of the connection between animals and humans.

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Short

Julia is very short for her age and this is the summer she gets cast as a munchkin in a production of The Wizard of Oz. She hasn’t ever thought of herself as a performer, but as Julia becomes friendly with the poised and wise Olive – an adult with dwarfism who doesn’t let her size define her – and with a deeply artistic neighbor named Mrs. Chang, she finds that she may not be as tall as everyone else, but she more than deserves to hold her head high.

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To Night Owl From Dogfish

Avery and Bett live in different cities.They like different things.They have opposite personalities.

They have nothing in common.Except…

Avery and Bett both have single dads whohave started dating each other.Nowtheir dads want to send them to summer camp.Together.

What could go wrong?

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To Nightowl From Dogfish

Julia is very short for her age and this is the summer she gets cast as a munchkin in a production of The Wizard of Oz. She hasn’t ever thought of herself as a performer, but as Julia becomes friendly with the poised and wise Olive – an adult with dwarfism who doesn’t let her size define her – and with a deeply artistic neighbor named Mrs. Chang, she finds that she may not be as tall as everyone else, but she more than deserves to hold her head high.

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Counting by 7s

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 Willow’s search to find a place where she belongs.

In equal parts an exploration of the pain of loss and of the triumph of moving forward, the novel looks at how one person can change the lives of many, often without even trying.

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Appleblossom the Possum

Mama has trained up her baby possums in the ways of their breed, and now it’s time for all of them–-even little Appleblossom–to make their way in the world. Appleblossom knows the rules: she must never be seen during the day, and she must avoid cars, humans, and the dreaded hairies (sometimes known as dogs). Even so, Appleblossom decides to spy on a human family and accidentally falls down their chimney! The curious Appleblossom, her faithful brothers who launch a hilarious rescue mission and even the little girl in the house have no idea how fascinating the big world can be. But they’re about to find out!

With dynamic illustrations, a tight-knit family, and a glimpse at the world from a charming little marsupial’s point of view, this cozy animal story is a perfect read-aloud and classic in the making.

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Just Call My Name

Emily Bell has it all. She’s in love with a boy named Sam Border, and his little brother has become part of her family. This summer is des- tined to be the best time of their lives–until a charismatic new girl in town sets her sights on Sam.

Now Emily finds herself questioning the loyalty of the person she trusts most. But the biggest threat to her happiness is someone she never saw coming. Sam’s criminally insane father, whom everyone thought they’d finally left behind, is planning a jailbreak. And he knows exactly where to find Emily and his sons when he escapes.

The happily-ever-after of Holly Goldberg Sloan’s acclaimed debut I’ll Be There is turned on its head in this riveting, emotional drama about friends, enemies and how those roles can shift in a matter of moments.

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I’ll Be There

Raised by an unstable father who keeps the family constantly on the move, Sam Border hasn’t been in a classroom since the second grade. He’s always been the rock for his younger brother Riddle, who stopped speaking long ago and instead makes sense of the world through his strange and intricate drawings. It’s said that the two boys speak with one voice –and that voice is Sam’s.

Then, Sam meets Emily Bell, and everything changes. The two share an immediate and intense attraction, and soon Sam and Riddle find themselves welcomed into the Bell’s home. Faced with normalcy for the first time, they know it’s too good to last.

Told from multiple perspectives,I’ll Be There offers readers fresh voices and a gripping story, with vivid glimpses into the lives of many unique characters. It is a story about connections both big and small, and deftly explores the many ways that our lives are woven together.

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What are some interesting facts about Holly Goldberg Sloan? ›

She was the first woman to direct a live action film for Disney when she both wrote and directed the soccer film The Big Green (1995). Sloan followed this up when she wrote and directed the independent film The Secret Life of Girls which debuted at the Seattle film Festival.

What kind of books does Holly Goldberg Sloan write? ›

Holly Goldberg Sloan | Author of Young Adult Fiction.

What inspired Holly Goldberg Sloan to write Counting By 7s? ›

I wrote a novel called Counting By 7s and the main character, Willow Chance, is very gifted. I have two sons and they went to a school for gifted children. I was very influenced by the kids I saw there.

What reading level is short by Holly Goldberg Sloan? ›

Short by Holly Goldberg Sloan, 296 pp, RL 4.

Has Holly Goldberg Sloan won any awards? ›

In 2011 Sloan published her debut young adult novel, I'll Be There, which won numerous awards. Her second novel, Counting by 7s, also won wide acclaim and is read in classrooms around the globe.

Where did Holly Goldberg Sloane live? ›

HOLLY GOLDBERG SLOAN… was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan and spent a peripatetic childhood (following her Professor father and architect mother) living in California, The Netherlands, Istanbul, Turkey (where she went to high school), Washington D.C. and Oregon.

What genre is short by Holly Goldberg Sloan? ›

What genre is the elephant in the room by Holly Goldberg Sloan? ›

When did Holly Black write her first book? ›

Literary career. Black's first novel, Tithe: A Modern Faerie Tale, was published by Simon & Schuster in 2002.

Is Counting by 7s about autism? ›

Preferring to work in her garden, diagnose medical problems, and count by 7s, Willow is possibly autistic, certainly strange. After a tragedy leaves her an orphan, she forms a new family out of a group of other 'misfits. ' The result is a book that is complicated, offbeat, and very touching — just like Willow herself.”

Is Counting by 7s a movie? ›

Oscar-nominated actress Quvenzhané Wallis (Beasts of the Southern Wild) will star in Counting by 7s, adapted from the novel by Holly Goldberg Sloan, which was optioned by the Mazur/Kaplan Company and Olympus Pictures.

What is the moral of Counting by 7s? ›

Counting by 7s is a compelling read that can teach students that first impressions are often wrong and that good can grow out of tragedy. How teachers can use this book: The rich themes can be used in language arts to teach about how families can all be different and how to find one's place in the world.

What genre is I'll Be There by Holly Goldberg Sloan? ›

What is the summary of the book short by Holly Goldberg? ›

Summary: Julia is a girl who doesn't think of herself as very talented. Unusually short for her age, she daydreams a lot in school and hasn't been particularly successful in extracurriculars like soccer and piano. Her beloved dog has recently died, and she's feeling at loose ends as the summer begins.

What grade is H in reading? ›

These Level H books, appropriate for readers in grades 1-2, are ideal for both guided and independent reading.

What are some fun facts about Holly Webb? ›

Holly has written over 130 books, spanning picture books, chapter books and middle-grade fiction. Her work has been translated into over 30 languages, and in Russia she is the best-selling English language author, outselling JK Rowling. Holly lives in Berkshire, with her husband and three children.

What is the best Buddy Holly biography? ›

Buddy: The Definitive Biography of Buddy Holly

Now Philip Norman, who has won international praise for his biographies of the Beatles, the Rolling Stones and Elton John, has written the definitive story of a short but extraordinary life. Buddy's records are played, and his memory is cherished, the world over.

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