好友意外溺水身亡後，蘇西無法接受「這件事就這樣發生了」。她相信，真正的原因是一種罕見水母的毒刺。於是她選擇沉默，獨自展開一場尋找答案的旅程。《水母的祕密》以細膩筆觸描寫少女面對失去的痛與思念的重量，是一則關於悲傷、好奇與希望的動人成長故事。Now available in paperback, 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 Cr
