Ferris

Ferris by Rachel Bright is a humorous and chaotic coming-of-age story set during the summer before fifth grade. The protagonist, Ferris Wilkey, is thrust into a whirlwind of unexpected events. Her younger sister, Pinky, has taken on the role of a rebellious outlaw, while Ferris's eccentric Uncle Ted has taken refuge in the basement to paint his grand historical masterpiece, much to the dismay of Ferris's mother. Meanwhile, Ferris's grandmother, Charisse, begins seeing a ghost in her room, an ominous sign given her deteriorating health. However, the ghost has unexpected plans that turn out to be far from grim. As Ferris tries to navigate her increasingly bizarre summer—balancing Pinky's antics, spying on her aunt, and helping her father with a raccoon problem—she also discovers the deeper meaning behind the ghost's presence and the wild, yet enlightening adventures that unfold. The story is filled with humor, family dynamics, and a touch of the supernatural as Ferris tries to make sense of her world and the unusual characters who inhabit it.