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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2015 · Est. 5 hour read
The Thing About Jellyfish
By Ali Benjamin
A girl seeks the truth behind her friend's death, suspecting a jellyfish sting.
4.1/5 Goodreads · 46,480 ratings
352 pages· 45,506 words· Est. 5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
After her best friend's tragic drowning, Suzy believes a rare jellyfish sting is to blame. Determined to prove her theory, she embarks on a global quest, navigating grief and wonder. As Suzy delves deeper into her silent world of imagination, she uncovers the mysteries of life, death, and the universe. Will her journey lead to answers, or will she find hope and love closer than she imagined? Discover the poignant adventure of a girl driven by loss and curiosity.
From the publisher
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.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 352
- Words
- 45,506
- Reading age
- 10–13
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 740L
The author
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5
- F&P level
- ~R
- AR points
- 7
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 176566
Publication
- Published
- September 22, 2015
- First published
- August 18, 2015
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780316380867
- LCCN
- 2014044025
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