Book: Pictures of Hollis Woods
Author: Patricia Reilly Giff
Source: recommended by my grade school librarian
GoodReads Summary: 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.
My Thoughts: This is one of the books in my book case that has been sitting around my room for years and I haven't bothered to reread it again. I faintly remember reading this book when it first came out; the school librarian at my grade school held the book for me to check it out once they got it in. That's been several years ago and I'm happy I went back to reread this book. Considering the differences of the times that I've read this book, I feel more connected this time I read then when I had back in grade school. My favorite character is still Josie, the old woman who begins to forget things more frequently in her old age. And I have to admit Josie's cat Henry was also a favorite. I enjoyed rereading this book for the simple writing style Patricia used but it also left room to get a deep meaning across about life. Definitely a favorite in my shelves.
Favorite Quote: "If someone looks into your eyes, I read in a book one time, he'll see right into your soul."
Rating: 5/5
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