The Thing About Jellyfish

The Thing About Jellyfish

By Ali Benjamin

50 ratings 70 reviews 29 followers
Interest LevelReading LevelReading A-ZATOSWord Count
Grades 4 - 8Grades 3 - 8Y546150
This stunning debut novel about grief and wonder was an instant New York Times bestseller and captured widespread critical acclaim, including selection as a 2015 National Book Award finalist! Oddlot Entertainment has acquired the screen rights to The Thing About Jellyfish, with Gigi Pritzker set to produce with Bruna Papandrea and Reese Witherspoon.

After her best friend dies in a drowning accident, Suzy is convinced that the true cause of the tragedy must have been a rare jellyfish sting-things don't just happen for no reason. Retreating into a silent world of imagination, she crafts a plan to prove her theory--even if it means traveling the globe, alone. Suzy's achingly heartfelt journey explores life, death, the astonishing wonder of the universe...and the potential for love and hope right next door.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN-13: 9781509821341
ISBN-10: 1509821341
Published on 10/22/2015
Binding: Hardcover

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Charlotte R Charlotte R

I just read this book yesterday; and it was amazing. When Suzy finds out what happened to her friend she goes into a grief were she will not talk very much. When her parents are concerned they take her to a doctor were Suzy spends the time sitting quietly. When her class went to the aquarium she snuck out to a jellyfish tank. She thinks that her friend was killed by one of the jellyfish. She try's to buy a ticket to Australia but................. To find out what happens... READ THE BOOK!!!