Patricia Reilly Giff
Patricia Reilly Giff received two Newbery Honor Awards for her novels Lily's Crossing and Pictures of Hollis Woods . Some of her other middle grade novels include Genevieve's War , winner of the Christopher Award; Nory Ryan's Song , an ALA Notable Book; and Eleven . Her Kids of the Polk Street School series remain a popular chapter book mainstay. She has a doctorate in reading and spent twenty years teaching in New York City public schools, and now lives in Connecticut.
Patricia Reilly Giff received two Newbery Honor Awards for her novels Lily's Crossing and Pictures of Hollis Woods . Some of her other middle grade novels include Genevieve's War , winner of the Christopher Award; Nory Ryan's Song , an ALA Notable Book; and Eleven . Her Kids of the Polk Street School series remain a popular chapter book mainstay. She has a doctorate in reading and spent twenty years teaching in New York City public schools, and now lives in Connecticut. See less
Patricia Reilly Giff's Featured Books
Patricia Reilly Giff book reviews
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Pickle Puss
Good Read
by Holly N, Jan 26, 2012
I personally have not read this book, but the author has a great reputation, so I knew I couldn't go wrong. You will agree! Read More
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Nory Ryan's Song
This book is awesome!!
Taking place in Ireland, thius book is reccomendable for children as well as adults. A great lesson-teacher on the small things in life. Read More
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Pictures of Hollis Woods
This book is a good Book Report item.
Griff takes you into the life of a young girl, almost to where you feel you are really there. Heart-wrenching and Adventuresome, you will join Hollis in her search for the perfect family. Read More