Ferris by Kate DiCamillo. A tender story about a girl, a ghost, a grandmother and growing up.

The masterful Kate DiCamillo has outdone herself with a hilarious and achingly real love story about a girl, a ghost, a grandmother and growing up.

A tender and funny story perfect for readers aged 9–12, Ferris captures a summer of delightful chaos: Pinky's outlaw ambitions, Uncle Ted's basement art project, and a grandmother's mysterious ghostly visitor with plans of her own. Amid family pandemonium and a father's battle with raccoons, Ferris navigates the impossible task of satisfying a spectre while growing up.

As Charisse says, "Every good story is a love story" and DiCamillo delivers an emotionally resonant, healing tale that showcases the twice Newbery Medallist at her most playful, universal and profound.

About the Author

Kate DiCamillo is one of America's most celebrated storytellers. Her works include The Tale of Despereaux and Flora and Ulysses (both Newbery Medal winners), Because of Winn-Dixie (Newbery Honor), The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane (Boston Globe–Horn Book Award), and the Three Rancheros trilogy: Raymie Nightingale, Louisiana's Way Home, and Beverly, Right Here. Born in Philadelphia and raised in Florida, she now lives in Minneapolis, where she writes faithfully; two pages a day, five days a week.

ISBN: 9781760659240

ISBN-10: 176065924X

Published: 2nd April 2024

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

Audience: Children

For Ages: 9 - 12 years old

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Country of Publication: AU

Dimensions (cm): 20 x 14 x 3

Weight (kg): 0.34