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The Thing About Jellyfish

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The Thing About Jellyfish

By: Ali Benjamin
Narrated by: Sarah Franco
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A stunning debut about how grief can open the world in magical ways.

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.

©2015 Ali Benjamin (P)2015 Hachette Audio
Animal Fiction Animals Animals & Nature Difficult Discussions Fish & Marine Life Growing Up & Facts of Life Literature & Fiction Social & Life Skills Heartfelt Tearjerking
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"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)
"A painful story smartly told, Benjamin's first solo novel has appeal well beyond a middle school audience." ( Kirkus Reviews)
"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)
Heartwarming Story • Believable Child's Voice • Unique Perspectives • Educational Content • Emotional Impact
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This book is so good I would totally recommend it. I was hoping that she would get to slow dance with Justin though. Totally in my top 5

One of my favorites!😄😃

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I love this story it was my first audible and I am glad I chose this story, it shows how much Suzy needs a friend, and that she just needs to let go of what happened to franny.

Heart warming story

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I loved this book it is my new favorite. And I recommend it to anyone who wants a heart-warming caring story. One thing I liked is that it played with my emotions and made me feel happy and sad at the same time.

The thing about jellyfish

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..... welp I loved it so like- I do not know what else I can say....

LOVED THIS BOOK!!!

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This was an enjoyable listen from beginning to end. I am a 31 year old woman & this book took me back to younger years. just beautiful.

enjoyable and transporting

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beautifully immersive i love how perfectly the perspective of Suzy is portrayed through her greif. she reminds me a lot if myself when i was in middle school and now, i love seeing it so well represented.

Love this story!

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This story was absolutely outstanding, it was educational, sad, exciting, and a lot more

Amazing story

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there's nothing wrong about the story.
there are better stories out there but this one still one you should read/listen.

just read it

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I'm not a big reader but this book made me love reading. I recommend it to all kids.

The best book I've ever read!

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Five stars

What I loved about this book Is that there is so many ups and downs. The person reading the book as I followed was amazing as well. I recommend this book highly😀😀😀😀😀😀

Loved this book

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