Join us for a captivating exploration of Kate DiCamillo's latest literary masterpiece, Ferris. Prepare to be swept away by a granddaughter and her grandmother.
by Kate DiCamillo (Author) The instant New York Times bestseller! "Kate DiCamillo's new children's novel is a balm for the soul." - The New York Times 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. Author Biography Kate DiCamillo is one of America's most beloved storytellers. She is a former National Ambassador for Young People's Literature and a two-time Newbery Medalist. Born in Philadelphia, she grew up in Florida and now lives in Minneapolis. Number of Pages: 240 Dimensions: 1.1 x 7.87 x 5.67 IN Illustrated: Yes Accelerated Reader: Quiz Name: Ferris Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8 Reading Level: 4.4 Point Value: 4
Take advantage of this complete bundle to increase your students' comprehension of the novel Ferris by: Kate DiCamillo. Included is a complete novel study, assessment, online game, Vocabulary packet, and a book brochure activity to wrap up the unit. This novel study is for the Kate DiCamillo novel, Ferris. Within this packet you will receive 47 pages of student activities plus answer keys. It includes a variety of comprehensive and critical thinking skills. This product is perfect for individual or group work. It is available for both print and digital options. Assessment: This assessment pairs nicely with the novel study by Light Bulb Learners, but could easily stand alone as well. It includes matching for character traits, short answer comprehension questions, true/false, sequence of events, and an essay question. It is a no prep assessment with an answer key provided. It is available for both print and digital options. Online Game: Students will need access to the Internet and a copy of the novel to play the game. Educators, simply place a link to the game in either an email to your students or on your learning platform. The game includes 30 questions and needs no instruction from the teacher. The Google Slide game MUST be opened in SLIDESHOW mode to operate. This vocabulary study is for the novel Ferris. Within this study you will receive 24 preselected vocabulary terms for your students to write the definition. Additional templates are available for deeper understanding of words if desired. An additional set of matching templates are available for use as either a worksheet or quiz over the terms. Book Brochure: Keep students engaged while reading the novel Ferris or use this brochure as a summary activity to recap student's knowledge of the novel. Included are a two page brochure and grading rubric. It is available for both print and digital options.
Dimensions (Overall): 7.63 Inches (H) x 5.13 Inches (W)Weight: .81 PoundsSuggested Age: 8-12 YearsNumber of Pages: 256Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: FamilyPublisher: Candlewick Press (MA)Theme: MultigenerationalFormat: PaperbackAuthor: Kate DiCamilloLanguage: EnglishStreet Date: April 1, 2025TCIN: 92708410UPC: 9781536241860Item Number (DPCI): 247-31-5203Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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.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 in the doorway to her room – which seems like an alarming omen given that she is 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 spectre 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 twice Newbery Medallist at her most playful, universal and profound. Author: Kate DiCamillo Format: Hardcover Page Count: 240 Imprint: Walker Books Australia Publication Date: 03 Apr 2024 ISBN: 9781760659240
Children’s author Kate DiCamillo, known for “The Tale of Despereaux” and “Because of Winn-Dixie,” has a new book debuting this week called “Ferris.” It has all the hallmarks of an inventive, funny DiCamillo story, with well-drawn characters. But for the first time, its nucleus is a happy family. DiCamillo tells The Associated Press that after healing some of the trauma of her own childhood, and finally being able to receive the love of fans, she was ready to write a story about pure love. It's a busy year for the 59-year-old, who is releasing two more books this year.
Author Tae Keller speaks with DiCamillo about her latest book, Ferris, and the hallmark themes in her work.
This novel study is for the Kate DiCamillo novel, Ferris. Within this packet you will receive 47 pages of student activities plus answer keys. It includes a variety of comprehensive and critical thinking skills. This product is perfect for individual or group work. It is available for both print and...
One of the most prolific children's authors of our time, Kate DiCamillo, does not disappoint with her newest novel, Ferris. Use my No Prep Ferris Comprehension Book packet that includes chapter-by-chapter comprehension questions, vocabulary activity, and two different assessments. Sit back and enjoy the book along with your students. Leave the hard work to me! One of my all-time favorite novels to read with students! My Ferris Comprehension Book Packet works well with whole class instruction, small groups, literature circles, independent work, or Homeschool students! Enjoy: ⭐ Thorough & scaffolded comprehension questions from each chapter ⭐ Mid-Book Quiz & End-of-Book Assessment ⭐ Comprehensive Answer Keys for all questions and assessments ⭐️ Mrs. Mielk's Vocabular Word List ✨My Product Includes✨ ● My Reading Philosophy and Content Warnings ● Book Packet instructions and teaching suggestions ● Clickable Table of Contents ● 11 Question Sets (includes all chapters divided into easy-to-teach groupings) ● Mid-Book Quiz ● End-of-Book Assessment ● Mrs. Mielk's Vocabulary List activity ● Answer Keys to all question sets, vocabulary activity, quiz, and assessment ● 54 total pages ● PDF print version Covers the following Reading standards: · Knowledge level understanding including fact recall · Explain and describe. · Identify key plot points. · Provide text evidence to support. · Visualization · Analyze · Inference · Summarizing · Prediction · Character Development
Ferris by Kate DiCamillo a Delicate Book About Connection, Loss and Hope. Book review with spoiler details.
Ferris by Kate DiCamillo a Delicate Book About Connection, Loss and Hope. Book review with spoiler details.
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