Beloved author Kate DiCamillo talks writing and healing herself with new middle-grade novel 'Ferris'
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.”
NEW YORK (AP) — Children's writer Kate DiCamillo is known for beloved stories like “The Tale of Despereaux” and “Because of Winn-Dixie,” about kids and animals trying to navigate the world and make emotional connections. Her trademarks include a strong voice, humor, and a tinge of sadness.
But her latest book, “Ferris” is a departure, and a surprise even for DiCamillo — the story of a happy family.
"People have opened their hearts to me. It’s been this long, beautiful kind of thing, where I have been able to let myself be loved because of the stories. So now I can write a story that is all love,” the author recently told The Associated Press.
The middle-grade novel — out this week from Candlewick Press — chronicles the adventures of a 10-year-old girl named Ferris living in a small town, trying to manage her quirky family members, including her daredevil little sister Pinky and glamourous grandmother, who insists she’s being visited by a ghost.
