Ferris — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
The beloved author of Because of Winn-Dixie has 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 pandemonium: Her little sister, Pinky, has vowed to become an outlaw. Uncle Ted has left Aunt Shirley and, to Ferris's mother's chagrin, is holed up in the Wilkey basement to paint a history of the world. And Charisse, Ferris's grandmother, has started seeing a ghost at the threshold of her room, which seems like an alarming omen given that she is also feeling unwell. But the ghost is not there to usher Charisse to the Great Beyond. Rather, she has other plans--wild, impractical, illuminating plans. How can Ferris satisfy a specter with Pinky terrorizing the town, Uncle Ted sending Ferris to spy on her aunt, and her father battling an invasion of raccoons?
As Charisse likes to say, "Every good story is a love story," and Kate DiCamillo has written one for the ages: emotionally resonant and healing, showing the two-time Newbery Medalist at her most playful, universal, and profound.
"Frequently asked questions
Is Ferris appropriate for a 7-year-old?
No violence is depicted in the book. The narrative focuses on family dynamics and personal growth without any physical confrontations or harm between characters. While the book includes themes of death and a ghost character, it does not contain genuinely frightening content that would cause fear or distress to children. The ghost is part of a family-oriented story.
Does Ferris have violence?
No violence is depicted in the book. The narrative focuses on family dynamics and personal growth without any physical confrontations or harm between characters.
Does Ferris have scary content?
While the book includes themes of death and a ghost character, it does not contain genuinely frightening content that would cause fear or distress to children. The ghost is part of a family-oriented story.
Does Ferris have religious themes?
No religious content is present in the book. The search results reference themes of death and family but do not indicate any specific religious practices or beliefs in the narrative.
Does Ferris have racial/cultural content?
Race is not a central theme in the book. The search results do not indicate any explicit discussions or depictions of racial issues or dynamics.
Does Ferris have profanity?
No profanity is present in the book. The search results do not indicate any use of strong or inappropriate language within the narrative.
Does Ferris have climate change?
No climate themes are present in the book. The search results do not mention any environmental issues or activism related to climate change within the narrative.
Does Ferris have sexual identity?
No sexual content is present in the book. The search results mention a non-romantic moment where a boy asks to hold a girl's hand, which is not depicted as sexual in nature.
Does Ferris have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It features a young female protagonist navigating her family life, but there is no thematic exploration of gender expectations or roles.
Does Ferris have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the book 'Ferris' by Kate DiCamillo. The search results do not provide any relevant content related to LGBTQ+ themes in the book itself.
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