Ferris by Kate DiCamillo, Kate DiCamillo

240 pages first pub 2024 (editions) user-added

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Description

The beloved author of Because of Winn-Dixiehas outdone herself with a hilarious and achingly real love story about a girl, a ghost, a grandmother, and growing up.It's the summer before fifth grade, and for Ferris Wilkey, it is a summer of sheer pa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 157 reviews

Moods

funny 69%
emotional 63%
hopeful 62%
lighthearted 46%
reflective 44%
inspiring 29%
sad 20%
adventurous 17%
mysterious 12%
relaxing 5%
informative 3%
challenging 2%
dark 2%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 42%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 61% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

4.21

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