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Suzy believes time and space are the same thing, and that all moments in time may exist simultaneously. Because of the topic, this is a hard book to claim to like, but there were parts that i really did enjoy and parts that really made me squirm. Reader from the oceans alive series gives readers a fascinating look at the life of a jellyfish, including how they eat and swim. The thing about jellyfish by ali benjamin, paperback. The thing about jellyfish by ali benjamin goodreads. Mar 31, 2019 the thing about jellyfish, by ali benjamin, speaks to the heart of anyone who has ever felt out of place, lonely, or not enough. Middle school can be hard, especially if youre struggling with the death of your best friend like suzy swanson was in the novel the thing about jellyfish by ali benjamin.
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