68 pages • 2 hours read
Patricia Reilly GiffPictures Of Hollis Woods
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2002A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
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.
Reviews & Readership
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 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.
RecommendedReading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
650L