Books with author Ed Benjamin

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! After her best friend dies in a drowning accident, Suzy is convinced that the true cause of the tragedy must have been a rare jellyfish sting--things don't just happen for no reason. 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. Oddlot Entertainment has acquired the screen rights to The Thing About Jellyfish, with Gigi Pritzker set to produce with Bruna Papandrea and Reese Witherspoon.

Magic, Myths and the Legend of Hullabee IslandA new fantasy series for the whole family to enjoy. Geneva finally knows her true identity. Her quest for the truth uncovered the legendary Book of Secrets. The fabled tome gave her a name, a family and a destiny to fulfill. But it's much more than she bargained for. Hullabee Island holds more secrets than she ever imagined. The further she and her friends move into the mystical rainforest the more truths they uncover, proving nothing is what it seems. While on the run from the island's evil dark army, a forgotten tribe offers unexpected refuge to Geneva and friends, bringing new allies into her life. They teach her how to access magic beyond her wildest dreams. But can she trust them with the mysterious secrets of her destiny? Geneva isn't the only one determined to solve the mysteries the book holds. With the enemy closing in, her powers will be tested. Is she strong enough to harness the legendary power the Book of Secrets grants, or will it fall into the wrong hands?Book #2 in the Geneva Sommers Series.The perfect read for fans of Percy Jackson, Magnus Chase and Harry Potter.

Geneva Sommers, a young orphan girl on a quest to know who she is, has always wished for a different life. Since the great flood and the untimely death of her parents, she’s lived a captive life at the orphanage, barely surviving the dangerous predators that patrol the prison-like walls of the Troian Center. One day, Nova, a brave orphan boy claiming to know the truth, speaks up. He tells her an impossible legend and that she’s the key to unlocking it. Not only does he believe she’s the daughter of a long-lost goddess, but he thinks she holds the magic necessary to save their island. If the myths are true, not only will Geneva learn her true identity but she could be the only one able to prevent Hullabee Island from falling into the hands of a dark and mysterious enemy. With the help of Nova and her fellow outcast friends, Geneva plans to escape the Troian Center to uncover the truth and save her island. But first, she must learn to master her newly acquired magic powers. Will she master her magic in time or will her quest for the truth be her fatal flaw?The perfect read for fans of Percy Jackson, Magnus Chase and Harry Potter.

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! After her best friend dies in a drowning accident, Suzy is convinced that the true cause of the tragedy must have been a rare jellyfish sting--things don't just happen for no reason. 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. Oddlot Entertainment has acquired the screen rights to The Thing About Jellyfish, with Gigi Pritzker set to produce with Bruna Papandrea and Reese Witherspoon.

Fairytales all begin with Once Upon a Time . . . but do they always have a happy every after? Find out where the magic of Hullabee Island begins. Mermaids, Father Time, Mother Nature, fairies and magic mirrors are just a few of the mysterious myths and legends that shroud the island in mystery. Discover how Geneva and her friends first meet and uncover the strange beauty of their island and the power it holds. Six fairytales ripped from Hullabee Island's world of folklore and legends. Book #5 in the Geneva Sommers Series. The perfect read for fans of Percy Jackson, Magnus Chase and Harry Potter.

Magic, Myths and the Legend of Hullabee IslandA new fantasy series for the whole family to enjoy. A lie is like a single match--if not tended it can set the world ablaze. Geneva has unraveled a terrifying truth from the Book of Secrets. She is the only one who can decode the mythical map hidden deep in the Troian Center and save her beloved island from falling into the hands of Ravin, the evil god who killed her parents. In order to fulfill her magical destiny she must make a decision. Continue to run from her enemies or risk her life to face them head on? If Ravin's dark army takes control of Hullabee Island, Geneva will lose her magic, the only connection she has left to her parents. But the only way to stop him is to return to the orphanage she barely escaped. Desperate to protect her friends and fulfill her destiny, Geneva begins to weave a dangerous web of lies thinking it's the only way to protect everyone she cares about. But she'll soon learn the price of such deception. Can Geneva save the island and repair the damage her lies have caused or will she be forced to watch everything she's loves burn down around her? Book #3 in the Geneva Sommers Series.The perfect read for fans of Percy Jackson, Magnus Chase and Harry Potter.

In this acclaimed novel by the author of the award-winning, bestselling The Thing About Jellyfish, being the new kid at school isn't easy, especially when you have to follow in the footsteps of a legendary classroom prankster.When Caitlyn Breen begins her disorienting new life at Mitchell School--where the students take care of real live goats and study long-dead philosophers, and where there are only ten other students in the entire seventh grade--it seems like nobody can stop talking about some kid named Paulie Fink.Depending on whom you ask, Paulie was either a hilarious class clown, a relentless troublemaker, a hapless klutz, or an evil genius. One thing's for sure, though: The kid was totally legendary. Now he's disappeared, and Caitlyn finds herself leading a reality-show-style competition to find the school's next great Paulie Fink. With each challenge, Caitlyn struggles to understand a person she never met...but it's what she discovers about herself that most surprises her.Told in multiple voices, interviews, and documents, this funny, thought-provoking novel from the bestselling author of The Thing About Jellyfish is a memorable exploration of what makes a hero--and if anyone, or anything, is truly what it seems.

Mouse does not want to share his big, juicy apple but he is too small to move it on his own. Can he get his friends to help and still eat it all himself? Little Mouse and the Big Red Apple is from Level 3 of Ready Steady Read! a fantastic graded reading scheme with four reading levels from Little Tiger Press. Ready Steady Read! makes learning to read fun. Each book contains games and activities to reinforce learning and test comprehension in a way developing readers will enjoy as well as handy parent notes from Prue Goodwin, Lecturer in Literacy and Children's Books. Level 3 is suitable for more confident readers. The stories will help build their confidence, opening up the world of reading and imagination to them. About Level 3: *longer sentences with varied structure *wider vocabulary *high-interest stories of up to 300 words *smaller print for experienced readers

A lie is like a single match—if not tended it can set the world ablaze. Geneva has unraveled a terrifying truth from the Book of Secrets. She is the only one who can decode the mythical map hidden deep in the Troian Center and save her beloved island from falling into the hands of Ravin, the evil god who killed her parents. In order to fulfill her magical destiny she must make a decision. Continue to run from her enemies or risk her life to face them head on? If Ravin’s dark army takes control of Hullabee Island, Geneva will lose her magic, the only connection she has left to her parents. But the only way to stop him is to return to the orphanage she barely escaped. Desperate to protect her friends and fulfill her destiny, Geneva begins to weave a dangerous web of lies thinking it’s the only way to protect everyone she cares about. But she’ll soon learn the price of such deception. Can Geneva save the island and repair the damage her lies have caused or will she be forced to watch everything she’s loves burn down around her?The perfect read for fans of Percy Jackson, Magnus Chase and Harry Potter.