Ferris Beach: A Novel
Ferris Beach: A Novel by Jill McCorkle, published by Algonquin Books in 1990, spans 343 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Mary Katherine “Katie” Burns, a shy and self-conscious girl who dreams of the enchanting Ferris Beach, where her cousin Angela leads a captivating life. Set in the early 1970s, the narrative explores the arrival of Misty Rhodes and her flamboyant family, who move into a nearby newly built home, contrasting sharply with Katie’s more reserved upbringing.
Readers will find a rich exploration of friendship and self-discovery as Katie and Misty become inseparable, sharing secrets and dreams. The plot takes a pivotal turn during a transformative Fourth of July, altering their lives in unexpected ways. McCorkle’s keen understanding of human nature brings depth to the characters and their experiences, making this novel a poignant reflection on the complexities of youth and the bonds between mothers and daughters.
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Ferris Beach is a place where excitement and magic coexist. Or so Mary Katherine “Katie” Burns, the only child of middle-aged Fred and Cleva Burns, believes. Shy and self-conscious, she daydreams about Ferris Beach, where her beautiful cousin, Angela, leads a romantic, mysterious life.
It is the early 1970s, and when the land across the road from the Burns’s historic house is sold to developers, Misty Rhodes—also from Ferris Beach—and her flamboyant parents move into the nearest newly built split-level. In contrast to Katie’s composed, reserved, practical mother, Misty and her mother are everything Katie wants to be: daring, outrageous, fun. The two girls become inseparable, sharing every secret, every dream—until one fateful Fourth of July, when their lives change in a way they could never have imagined.
In this classic McCorkle novel, the author’s shrewd grasp of human nature creates characters that resonate with truth and emotion, and a story perfect for mothers and daughters to share and cherish.
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