{"product_id":"9780316380843","title":"The Thing about Jellyfish","description":"\u003cb\u003eNow available in paperback, this stunning debut novel about grief and wonder was an instant New York Times bestseller and captured widespread critical acclaim, including selection as a 2015 National Book Award finalist! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eEveryone 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOddlot Entertainment has acquired the screen rights to \u003ci\u003eThe Thing About Jellyfish\u003c\/i\u003e, with Gigi Pritzker set to produce with Bruna Papandrea and Reese Witherspoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e*\"An uncommonly fine first novel.\" --\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e*\"Has appeal well beyond a middle school audience.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e*\"Reminiscent of works by Jennifer L. Holm and Sharon Creech... a shining example of the highs and lows of early adolescence.\" --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little, Brown Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47012315201776,"sku":"9780316380843","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780316380843_p0.jpg?v=1772804611","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780316380843","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}