The Thing About Jellyfish
Ali Benjamin
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
<b>A stunning debut about how grief can open the world in magical ways.</b></br> 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&#8212;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.