The Thing About Jellyfish (National Book Award Finalist)

The Thing About Jellyfish (National Book Award Finalist)

<b>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> 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.<br><br><b> </b>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>