For Mike

by Shelley Sykes

Book Overview

MISSING: MIKE THAYER, 17 When Jeff's best friend Mike disappears in the fall of their senior year, Jeff starts to doubt everything he's ever known about their small town, and the familiar people in... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0385323379
• ISBN13: 9780385323376
• Release Date: March 1998
• Publisher: Delacorte Press
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.7" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12

Customer Reviews

A Great Mystery

This book, For Mike, is definitely one of the best books I have ever read. It is about a senior high schooler named Jeff, who's friend Mike disappears. Jeff wants to figure out what happened to him, and mysterious dreams he has pushes him further. The dreams are Mike telling Jeff to come get him, and help him. With the help of Jeff's friend Berry, they figure out the mystery. I really like this book because of all the suspence. It really kept me guessing. I read more in one sitting of this book than I had with any other book. It's definitely a crowd pleaser!

A book that keeps you awake!

I usually find books boring and rarely ever read, but when I found this book, i couldn't stop reading it! The ending is so shocking and it keeps you guessing throughout the book.

Riveting story line kept me up too late!

I occasionally read my daughter's young adult fiction books and quite often find them boring. This book by Shelley Sykes was excellent - I didn't expect to be so captivated by the story line that I would stay up late into the night to find out what would happen next. I can't wait for the next book (and neither can my daughter, by the way!)

This book proves that young adult novels can be awesome!

"For Mike" is a well thought-out, haunting tale about a young adult who is dealing with the loss of a close friend. The way author, Shelley Sykes weaves words is sheer poetry. Adding a touch of supernatural possibilities without ever laying it on the line adds to the mystery, suspense, and yes, the reality of this honest, true to the heart, first novel.

A mystery that keeps you guessing and caring all the way.

For Mike isn't just for teens, it's for all ages. The intriguing story of a best friend who dissappears and everyone's involvement pulls you along at break neak speed to an ending that leaves you enthralled and sad at the same time. I highly recommend for readers of all ages.