The Thing About Jellyfish (National Book Award Finalist)
Sep 2015 · Hachette UK
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An instant New York Times bestseller!
This stunning debut novel about grief and wonder has 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.
"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, starred review
Don't miss The Next Great Paulie Fink, also by Ali Benjamin!
This stunning debut novel about grief and wonder has 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.
"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, starred review
Don't miss The Next Great Paulie Fink, also by Ali Benjamin!
An instant New York Times bestseller!
This stunning debut novel about grief and wonder has 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 mu...
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3 reviews
Neel Buisness
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November 16, 2025
“Technical issues / DRM issue and Cannot read on my device" Pls refund
Alrich Luna
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April 27, 2026
So far I haven't bought the book but, I saw the mysterious storyline. Really nice honestly
Kamini Veeramohan
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November 29, 2023
Insightful:)
About the author
Ali Benjamin is a National Book Award Finalist for The Thing About Jellyfish and the author of The Next Great Paulie Fink, as well as the adult novel The Smash-Up. She is also the co-writer for HIV-positive teen Paige Rawl's coming-of-age memoir Positive and Tim Howard's New York Times bestseller The Keeper. She is a member of New England Science Writers and has written for The Boston Globe Magazine, Martha Stewart's Whole Living, and Sesame Street. She lives in Massachusetts.
Ali Benjamin is a National Book Award Finalist for The Thing About Jellyfish and the author of The Next Great Paulie Fink, as well as the adult novel The Smash-Up. She is also the co-writer for HIV-positive teen Paige Rawl's coming-of-age memoir Positive and Tim Howard's New York Times bestseller...
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