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Reviewed on May 30, 2025 | Middle Grade
Gr 4–6—Daisy Jackson, a 10-year-old mixed-race Mexican girl, can't stop counting. Ever since her mama's abusive boyfriend became an ex-boyfriend, she's counted, all the way to 222 and back down again. Counting helps her feel safe and hidden, but it's also sparked bullying from her classmates who call her "Weird Sad and Silent." So, she tries to keep her head down and find happiness in the small things, like the neighborhood's stray cat and routines; Daisy tries to simply survive. But all that cha...Log In or Sign Up to Read More




