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Product Identifiers

PublisherLittle, Brown Books for Young Readers

ISBN-100316380849

ISBN-139780316380843

eBay Product ID (ePID)219626525

Product Key Features

Book TitleThing about Jellyfish (National Book Award Finalist)

Number of Pages352 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicSocial Themes / Death & Dying, Animals / Fishes, General, Social Themes / Friendship, Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings

Publication Year2017

GenreJuvenile Fiction

AuthorAli Benjamin

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1.1 in

Item Weight10.4 Oz

Item Length7.6 in

Item Width5.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

Reviews*"This novel has it all: just-right pacing, authentic voices and characters, beautifully crafted plot, and superb writing. Readers will find that this story lingers with them after the book is closed."-- VOYA, starred review, *"Benjamin's sense of timing and delivery is extraordinary, as she blends the visceral experiences of Suzy's journey with an internal dialogue that is authentic and poignant....readers...will fully immerse themselves in this superbly written, heartfelt novel."-- School Library Journal, starred review, *"A painful story smartly told, Benjamin's first solo novel has appeal well beyond a middle school audience." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review, "There are...a lot of children who might not only benefit from this book but also find themselves deeply moved by it."-- New York Times Book Review, "Seventh-grade narrator Suzy Swanson will win readers' hearts as she silently struggles to come to terms with her complex emotions over the death of her former best friend."-- Shelf Awareness, *"Reminiscent of works by Jennifer L. Holm and Sharon Creech, Benjamin's novel is a shining example of the highs and lows of early adolescence."-- Publishers Weekly, starred review, *"Benjamin's involving novel features clean, fluid writing that is highly accessible, yet rich with possibilities for discussion.... Her highly individual, first-person narrative makes compelling reading.... An uncommonly fine first novel."-- Booklist, starred review

Dewey Edition23

TitleLeadingThe

Grade FromFifth Grade

Dewey Decimal[Fic]

Grade ToCollege Graduate Student

SynopsisNow available in paperback, 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 Everyone says that it was an accident... that sometimes things "just happen". But Suzy won't believe it. Ever. After her best friend dies in a drowning accident, Suzy is convinced that the true cause of the tragedy was a rare jellyfish sting. 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. *"An uncommonly fine first novel." -- Booklist , starred review *"Has appeal well beyond a middle school audience." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review *"Reminiscent of works by Jennifer L. Holm and Sharon Creech... a shining example of the highs and lows of early adolescence." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review, 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.