The plot in the book Counting By 7s is when Willow needs to find the perfect home after her birth parents had given her away. When she was adopted to the Chance family and Willow felt that she belonged with them. Roberta (Willow's Mother) and Jimmy Chance (Willow's Father) loved Willow. When they had met with a car accident with a large truck Willow's life changed, forever. Willow felt that she would never be able to find the perfect home for her. When she met Mai and Quang-ha and their mother Pattie. Willow stayed with them and she felt like she belonged somewhere again. But, Willow still is not her oldself, after her parents died. Willow feels anxious about finding parents that will truly love her just like Roberta & Jimmy Chance did. Will Willow stay with Nguyens and Dell Duke or will she have to go to a foster home? Read this book to find out what happens to Willow.