53 pages 1 hour read

Ali Benjamin

The Thing About Jellyfish

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2015

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Reviews & Readership

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Ali Benjamin's The Thing About Jellyfish captivates with its poignant narrative and a profound exploration of grief through a young protagonist. Praised for its emotional depth and educational value, the novel, however, received some criticism for its pacing and a somewhat predictable plot. Overall, its compelling characters and thoughtful themes make it a meaningful read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Thing About Jellyfish?

Readers who would enjoy The Thing About Jellyfish by Ali Benjamin are typically middle-grade students who appreciate emotionally resonant storytelling. Fans of poignant, thought-provoking novels like Wonder by R.J. Palacio and Counting by 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan will likely find this book captivating.

Recommended

Reading Age

10-14years

Book Details

Themes
Life/Time: Mortality & Death
Emotions/Behavior: Grief
Genre
Children's Literature
Realistic Fiction
Modern Classic Fiction
Topics
Grief / Death