{"product_id":"thing-about-jellyfish-ali-benjamin-9780606402187","title":"Thing about Jellyfish","description":"\u003cb\u003eNow 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! Oddlot Entertainment has acquired the screen rights to \u003ci\u003eThe Thing About Jellyfish\u003c\/i\u003e, with Gigi Pritzker set to produce with Bruna Papandrea and Reese Witherspoon.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eEveryone 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. \u003cbr\u003e *\"An uncommonly fine first novel.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003cbr\u003e *\"Has appeal well beyond a middle school audience.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003cbr\u003e *\"Reminiscent of works by Jennifer L. Holm and Sharon Creech... a shining example of the highs and lows of early adolescence.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ali Benjamin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0606402187\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780606402187\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Turtleback Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/04\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.79lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.60h x 5.00w x 1.20d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 7\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e176566 \/ Thing about Jellyfish\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ali Benjamin","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46962026053887,"sku":"9780606402187","price":21.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_cbb4c0c3-f1ac-43b8-8732-8cab67857b9d.jpg?v=1750649091","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/thing-about-jellyfish-ali-benjamin-9780606402187","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}