Book details

Pictures of Hollis Woods

Patricia Reilly Giff

Published in

2002

4.03

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Description

A troublesome twelve-year-old orphan, staying with an elderly artist who needs her, remembers the only other time she was happy in a foster home, with a family that truly seemed to care about her.

Age

10-12

Text complexity

intermediate

Length

176 pages

Why to read

Beautifully explores the themes of family, love, and belonging.
Portrays a unique perspective of the foster care system.
Features a strong, resilient female protagonist.
The storyline intertwines different timelines, keeping the reader engaged.