The Thing About Jellyfish (National Book Award Finalist)

The Thing About Jellyfish (National Book Award Finalist)

<b>Now 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! </b><br><br>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.<br><br>Oddlot Entertainment has acquired the screen rights to <i>The Thing About Jellyfish</i>, with Gigi Pritzker set to produce with Bruna Papandrea and Reese Witherspoon.<br><br> *"An uncommonly fine first novel." --<i>Booklist</i>, starred review<br><br> *"Has appeal well beyond a middle school audience." --<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>, starred review<br><br> *"Reminiscent of works by Jennifer L. Holm and Sharon Creech... a shining example of the highs and lows of early adolescence." --<i>Publishers Weekly</i>, starred review