I love this book because I feel that I can really connect with it, it may be somewhat of a shallow connection, but it drew me to the book. Hollis, the main character, is a twelve year old girl that gets the impression from just about everyone that she doesn't belong. In chapter one, we as the audience can really see how Hollis could feel as if she doesn't belong when she thinks this, "Her voice trailed off, but I knew she had meant to say 'kids like you.'" (Giff 21) I feel as if when I am indulging in this book, that I am right there with Hollis. As a young adolescent girl, going through many changes, feeling as if you don't belong on top of everything else is terrible. I am very cognitive about this dreadful feeling because I experienced it first hand when I was in middle school. I eventually found my group of friends who accepted me as I was and were very appreciative of my company. Although, you'll have to read the book yourself to see how things end up for Hollis.
If you aren't much of a book worm, Pictures of Hollis Woods was also made into a movie back in 2007, and I will embed a trailer below. I have an inquiry for you as you read my final blog post; If you don't like reading, why are you reading a blog post about reading? Just thing about that one for a while. I hope you have enjoyed reading my blog posts these past nine months, I surely did enjoy writing them. I wish you the best on your reading endeavors. Who knows, maybe I will start blogging again when my next high school journey begins in August. Until then, enjoy the warm summer months. Wear plenty of sunscreen. And most importantly; remember to read.
