In Patricia Reilly Giff's book, "Picture of Hollis Woods" the protagonist is an orphan girl who has been to more foster homes than she can count. She runs away from every home she is placed in. Even from the Regans, the one family that offers her a home. But when she is sent to live with the old women named Josie, she wants to stay. Josie was careless, fun, but extremely forgetful. Social Services found out about Josie and is taking Hollis away. But Hollis isn't about to let them take Josie away from her. She plans to escape but this time, with Josie.
During the book the Hollis describes pictures she drew in the past. Then memories that went with the drawings. This way the author uses flashbacks to show the reader Hollis's past. She reveals what happened in the past with the Regan family. And why Hollis would leave the only family she loved. This makes the story exciting and leaves you wondering what will happen next.
The way the book goes back and forth between the present with Josie and the past with the Regans. It's fun and exciting. I love all the different characters. Hollis is spunky but innocent deep down inside. Josie is gorgeous and sweet. And all the Regans are intriguing and happy people. I can't wait to get to the end.
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