For Mike
For Mike by Shelley Sykes, published by Delacorte Press in 1998, is a juvenile fiction novel that explores themes of friendship and mystery. The story follows Jeff, whose best friend Mike Thayer goes missing during their senior year. As Jeff grapples with the uncertainty of Mike’s disappearance, he begins to question everything he thought he knew about their small town and the people in it. The narrative unfolds through Jeff’s vivid dreams, where he hears Mike calling for help, prompting him to embark on a quest to uncover the truth.
Readers will find a compelling exploration of social themes as Jeff navigates his fears and the complexities of his relationship with Mike. The book delves into the dynamics of friendship and the impact of loss, while intertwining elements of detective stories as Jeff seeks answers. With 197 pages, this edition invites readers to engage with Jeff’s journey and the mysteries that lie beneath the surface of their seemingly ordinary lives.
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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 it. What happened to Mike? Jeff has got to find him. Then Jeff starts to have vivid dreams where he hears Mike say “Come get me.” Their friend Kirby is in the dreams, too, but Jeff’s afraid to tell him. For with every dream, Jeff feels the power of his bond to Mike, and he also sees that Mike may have had another life, one that Jeff knew nothing about.
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