picturesofholliswoods

__Pictures of Hollis Woods__ by Patricia Reilly Giff ISBN: 0-385-32655-6 c2002 166 pages

Good sections to read aloud: pp. 4-5 where we are introduced to Hollis as she is on her way to another foster home p. 44 where Hollis is being recognized by Josie and Beatrice for her talent in art

Summary: Hollis Woods is a 12 year old orphan on her way to her fifth foster home at the beginning of this novel. Hollis doesn’t last long at her foster homes for many reasons. When Hollis arrives at Josie’s house, things change. She enjoys Josie more than she wants to let on and realizes that one of the homes she used to live at was just as great, if not better. Hollis longs for someone....a family....to love and protect her and not leave.

YA fiction--teen issues; orphans; foster homes; artists; old age

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