Ferris (a Heartfelt and Humorous Middle-Grade Coming-Of-Age Novel about Family, Ghosts, and Growing Up - for Kids Ages 8-12 in Grades 3-7) — Content Guide for Parents
Themes present
Not found
Content themes
Factual summary of themes present in this book. No opinion — just the facts.
Get the full theme breakdown in the app
Detailed evidence, confidence ratings, and source citations for every theme.
Download for iOSExample theme card
Religious themes
PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
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 (a Heartfelt and Humorous Middle-Grade Coming-Of-Age Novel about Family, Ghosts, and Growing Up - for Kids Ages 8-12 in Grades 3-7) appropriate for a 7-year-old?
No violence is depicted in the book. The narrative focuses on family dynamics and a ghostly presence without any physical conflict or harm. While the book includes a ghost, it is not depicted in a frightening manner. The ghost's presence serves more as a whimsical element rather than a source of fear.
Does Ferris (a Heartfelt and Humorous Middle-Grade Coming-Of-Age Novel about Family, Ghosts, and Growing Up - for Kids Ages 8-12 in Grades 3-7) have violence?
No violence is depicted in the book. The narrative focuses on family dynamics and a ghostly presence without any physical conflict or harm.
Does Ferris (a Heartfelt and Humorous Middle-Grade Coming-Of-Age Novel about Family, Ghosts, and Growing Up - for Kids Ages 8-12 in Grades 3-7) have scary content?
While the book includes a ghost, it is not depicted in a frightening manner. The ghost's presence serves more as a whimsical element rather than a source of fear.
Does Ferris (a Heartfelt and Humorous Middle-Grade Coming-Of-Age Novel about Family, Ghosts, and Growing Up - for Kids Ages 8-12 in Grades 3-7) have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The search results do not indicate any religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies present in the narrative.
Does Ferris (a Heartfelt and Humorous Middle-Grade Coming-Of-Age Novel about Family, Ghosts, and Growing Up - for Kids Ages 8-12 in Grades 3-7) have racial/cultural content?
Race is not a central theme or plot point in the book. The narrative focuses on personal and familial relationships without addressing racial issues.
Does Ferris (a Heartfelt and Humorous Middle-Grade Coming-Of-Age Novel about Family, Ghosts, and Growing Up - for Kids Ages 8-12 in Grades 3-7) have profanity?
No profanity is found in the book. The language used is suitable for children ages 8-12, focusing on themes of love and friendship.
Does Ferris (a Heartfelt and Humorous Middle-Grade Coming-Of-Age Novel about Family, Ghosts, and Growing Up - for Kids Ages 8-12 in Grades 3-7) have climate change?
No climate themes are present in the book. The narrative does not address environmental issues or activism.
Does Ferris (a Heartfelt and Humorous Middle-Grade Coming-Of-Age Novel about Family, Ghosts, and Growing Up - for Kids Ages 8-12 in Grades 3-7) have sexual identity?
No sexual content is present in the book. The narrative centers around friendship and family relationships appropriate for the target age group.
Does Ferris (a Heartfelt and Humorous Middle-Grade Coming-Of-Age Novel about Family, Ghosts, and Growing Up - for Kids Ages 8-12 in Grades 3-7) have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It features a variety of characters but does not promote traditional or modern gender expectations.
Does Ferris (a Heartfelt and Humorous Middle-Grade Coming-Of-Age Novel about Family, Ghosts, and Growing Up - for Kids Ages 8-12 in Grades 3-7) have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly mentioned in the book's narrative. The search results reference other books with LGBTQ+ content but do not provide any evidence of such themes in 'Ferris'.
Related books
More related books will appear here when available.