Mike
Scholastic Inc | ISBN 9781338285369 Hardcover
240 Pages | Ages 12 & Up
Scholastic Inc | ISBN 9781338285383 Ebook
240 Pages | Ages 12 & Up
Mike is the imaginary friend who won't go away until Floyd confronts both his greatest fear and greatest desire: to succeed
MEET FLOYD. He's a tennis star. Possibly good enough to win Wimbledon one day. MEET MIKE. He's . . . different. Apart from anything else, Floyd seems to be the only one who can see him. But Mike must have appeared for a reason. And finding out why is perhaps the most important thing Floyd will ever do . . .
Raves & reviews:
Praise for Friends for Life:
A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2015
* "This memorable story will leave readers thinking about how small actions can have a significant impact." —Publishers Weekly, starred review
"[A simple, quiet story about the effects of bullying and the power of friendship." —Booklist
"This British import will resonate with readers long after they finish the final page." —School Library Connection
"An appealing afterlife account with an important message." —Kirkus Reviews
"This is a creative approach to a serious subject; Norriss provides a touching, accessible, and ultimately hopeful portrayal of depression that will feel ringingly true to young readers who have spent time in their own 'Pit.'" —Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2015
* "This memorable story will leave readers thinking about how small actions can have a significant impact." —Publishers Weekly, starred review
"[A simple, quiet story about the effects of bullying and the power of friendship." —Booklist
"This British import will resonate with readers long after they finish the final page." —School Library Connection
"An appealing afterlife account with an important message." —Kirkus Reviews
"This is a creative approach to a serious subject; Norriss provides a touching, accessible, and ultimately hopeful portrayal of depression that will feel ringingly true to young readers who have spent time in their own 'Pit.'" —Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books