Ferris by Kate DiCamillo

Ferris

Kate DiCamillo with Cherry Jones (Narrator)

4 hours, 5 minutes 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 140 reviews

Moods

funny 73%
hopeful 63%
emotional 59%
lighthearted 48%
reflective 46%
inspiring 27%
sad 20%
adventurous 15%
mysterious 11%
relaxing 5%
informative 3%
challenging 2%
dark 2%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 40%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

4.21

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