Who is Josie in Pictures of Hollis Woods?

Who is Josie in Pictures of Hollis Woods?

Josie – An elderly retired art teacher who adores Hollis, but is forgetful, so Hollis is afraid that the agency will find out and make her go to a different foster home, so she takes her to the Reagans summer cabin/house. Beatrice – Josie’s cousin with whom she is very close.

What grade level is Pictures of Hollis Woods?

4th grade
My duaghter had to read this for school (4th grade).

Who is the main character in Pictures of Hollis Woods?

Major Characters: Josie Cahill, former art teacher and Hollis’ current foster parent, Henry, Josie’s cat. Beatrice Gilcrest, Josie’s cousin and best friend. Old Man Regan, Hollis’ last foster father.

What is pictures about Hollis Woods the book about?

Hollis Woods was an infant when she was abandoned and for 12 years she has been transferred from one foster home to another. To the social agency, she is a “mountain of trouble” because she skips school and runs away, even from the Regans, a family willing to give her a real home.

Is there a Pictures of Hollis Woods movie?

Pictures of Hollis Woods is a film that debuted on CBS as a Hallmark Hall of Fame film on December 2, 2007. The film is directed by Tony Bill and is based on the Newbery Honor winning novel of the same name by Patricia Reilly Giff. It stars child actress Jodelle Ferland as the title character along with Sissy Spacek.

What is the main problem in Pictures of Hollis Woods?

The major conflict in this book is when the people from the agency want Hollis to go to a different family. She solves this by taking Josie to New York with her, a big risk considering they have barely anything.

Is Pictures of Hollis Woods a movie?

Where was Hollis Woods filmed?

Victoria, British Columbia
Production: Filmed on location in Victoria, British Columbia, by Hallmark Hall of Fame Prods.

Where does Pictures of Hollis Woods take place?

Artistically talented Hollis Woods, age 12, has made a habit of running away from foster homes, but she’s found a place on Long Island where she wants to “stay for a while.” She immediately bonds with Josie, her new guardian, who is a slightly eccentric, retired art teacher. Yet Hollis is far from content.

What are the conflicts and resolutions in Pictures of Hollis Woods?

The internal conflict in this novel is that Hollis wants to be with the Regans, but she believes that they don’t want her back because she destroyed their family. She feels that the Old Man and Steven’s arguing is because of her. She also feels that the accident was her fault, but Steven will be blamed for it.

What happens in chapter 12 of Pictures of Hollis Woods?

In chapter twelve, Hollis thinks about Izzy, the Old Man and Steven one morning, wondering if they still think about her like she thinks of them, though she tries not to think of that terrible afternoon anymore.

Is Hollis Woods based on a true story?

The film is directed by Tony Bill and is based on the Newbery Honor winning novel of the same name by Patricia Reilly Giff….Pictures of Hollis Woods (film)