Mike

MikeMike is the imaginary friend and projection of a repressed wish that won't go away until Floyd confronts both his greatest fear and greatest desire: to succeed. An "Enchanting coming of age tale, with a young man struggling to come to terms with his future and what he really wants out of life. Anyone who has tried to live up to their parents' desires and expectations will be able to connect with Floyd as he begins his journey of self discovery."

Mike is the imaginary friend and projection of a repressed wish that won't go away until Floyd confronts both his greatest fear and greatest desire: to succeed.
An "Enchanting coming-of-age tale, with a young man struggling to come to terms with his future and what he really wants out of life. Anyone who has tried to live up to their parents' desires and expectations will be able to connect with Floyd as he begins his journey of self-discovery." -- School Library Journal (starred review)

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...

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: David Fickling Books
Published: 02/26/2019
ISBN: 9781338285369
Pages: 240
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.60w x 1.10d

Review Citations: School Library Journal 02/01/2019 pg. 76
Kirkus Reviews 11/15/2018
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 01/01/2019
Voice of Youth Advocates 02/01/2019 - Reviewed - More Editing Needed
Booklist 03/15/2019 pg. 62

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 503039 / Mike
Reading Level: 6 / Interest Level: Middle Grade Plus / Point Value: 7