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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherLittle, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN-100316380865
ISBN-139780316380867
eBay Product ID (ePID)208709855
Product Key Features
Book TitleThing about Jellyfish (National Book Award Finalist)
Number of Pages352 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2015
TopicSocial Themes / Death & Dying, Animals / Fishes, General, Social Themes / Friendship, Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings
GenreJuvenile Fiction
AuthorAli Benjamin
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight14.4 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2014-044025
Dewey Edition23
TitleLeadingThe
ReviewsPraise for The Thing About Jellyfish : *"A painful story smartly told, Benjamin's first solo novel has appeal well beyond a middle school audience." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Grade FromFifth Grade
Grade ToCollege Graduate Student
Dewey Decimal[Fic]
SynopsisThis 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! 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. Oddlot Entertainment has acquired the screen rights to The Thing About Jellyfish , with Gigi Pritzker set to produce with Bruna Papandrea and Reese Witherspoon., 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 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. Oddlot Entertainment has acquired the screen rights to The Thing About Jellyfish , with Gigi Pritzker set to produce with Bruna Papandrea and Reese Witherspoon.
This was the second book to arrive that came out beautiful. I cannot wait to read this.... Ugh you made my day. The first book i bought came out awful. So this was a pleasant surprise. thank you 💜