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by Ali Benjamin
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.
"Starred Review. A moving portrayal of loss and healing." - Publishers Weekly
"Starred Review. A painful story smartly told, Benjamin's first solo novel has appeal well beyond a middle school audience. Age 12+." - Kirkus
"Starred Review. Facts and metaphors related to jellyfish are woven seamlessly into the narrative of this memorable story. An uncommonly fine first novel." - Booklist
"Strong readers of middle grade realistic fiction will fully immerse themselves in this superbly written, heartfelt novel." - School Library Journal
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Ali Benjamin is the co-writer for HIV-positive teen Paige Rawl's coming-of-age memoir, Positive, as well as 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.
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