Thing About Jellyfish

this 2015 National Book Award finalist and instant New York Times bestseller is a stunning debut novel about grief and wonder.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. * An uncommonly fine first novel. -- Booklist, starred review * Has appeal well beyond a middle school audience. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review * Reminiscent of works by Jennifer L. Holm and Sharon Creech... a shining example of the highs and lows of early adolescence. -- Publishers Weekly, starred Review.