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Pictures Of Hollis Woods

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2002

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Patricia Reilly Giff

Pictures Of Hollis Woods

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2002
Book Details
Pages

176

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York State • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2002

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

650L

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Super Short Summary

Pictures of Hollis Woods follows 11-year-old Hollis, a foster child and talented artist, as she finds herself taken in by two families: the loving Regans and the eccentric Josie. Through dual timelines, the novel reveals Hollis' past with the Regans and her present with Josie, gradually uncovering her struggles, growth, and the eventual understanding of love and belonging in her journey to find a true home.

Emotional

Heartwarming

Nostalgic

Bittersweet

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.3

31,023 ratings

74%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Patricia Reilly Giff's Pictures of Hollis Woods has garnered praise for its poignant storytelling and well-drawn characters. Readers appreciate the emotional depth and authentic portrayal of foster care. Criticisms focus on a predictable plot and occasional slow pacing. Overall, its heartfelt narrative and strong character development make it a compelling read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Pictures Of Hollis Woods?

Readers who enjoy emotional, character-driven stories like Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo or Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis will be captivated by Pictures of Hollis Woods by Patricia Reilly Giff. This book's exploration of themes like family and belonging will resonate with fans of heartfelt, middle-grade fiction.

4.3

31,023 ratings

74%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

176

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York State • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2002

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

650L

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