Ferris by Kate DiCamillo

240 pages first pub 2024 (editions)

fiction middle grade emotional funny hopeful medium-paced
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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 132 reviews

Moods

funny 73%
hopeful 63%
emotional 60%
reflective 47%
lighthearted 46%
inspiring 27%
sad 21%
adventurous 15%
mysterious 11%
relaxing 5%
informative 3%
challenging 2%
dark 2%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 38%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 13%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 67% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

4.2

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