HACKER SAFE certified sites prevent over 99.9% of hacker crime.
YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE...
Ghost of Spirit Bear
Ghost of Spirit Bear
by Ben Mikaelsen
RELATED AISLES

Nikolai Grozni Read the INK Q&A with Nikolai Grozni and save 30% on Turtle Feet: The Making and Unmaking of a Buddhist Monk.

Turtle Feet $17.46
Hardcover Add to Cart



 
Ships free on qualified orders.
$3.95
List price: 5.95
You save: $2.00
TRADE PAPER, USED
Ships in 1 to 3 days
Add to Wishlist
Qty Store Section
1 Local Warehouse Children's Young Adult- K to Q
Hide store locations


Touching Spirit Bear
by Ben Mikaelsen

Touching Spirit Bear Cover

Only 1 left in stock at $3.95!

Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

Within Cole Matthews lie anger, rage and hate. Cole has been stealing and fighting for years. This time he caught Alex Driscal in the, parking lot and smashed his head against the sidewalk. Now, Alex may have permanent brain damage'and Cole is in the Biggest trouble of his life.

Cole is offered Circle Justice: a system based on Native American traditions that attempts to provide healing for the criminal offender, the victim and the, community. With prison as his only alternative, Cole plays along. He says he wants to repent, but in his heart Cole blames his alcoholic mom his, abusive dad, wimpy Alex — everyone but himself — for his situation.

Cole receives a one-year banishment to a remote Alaskan island. There, he is mauled by Mysterious white bear of Native American legend. Hideously injured, Cole waits for his death His thoughts shift from from Anger to humility. To survive, he must stop blaming others and take responsibility for his life. Rescuers arrive to save Cole's but it is the attack of the Spirit Bear that may save his soul.

Ben Mikaelsen paints a vivid picture of a juvenile offender, examining the roots without absolving solving him of responsibility for his actions, and questioning a society in which angry people make victims of their peers and communities. Touching Spirit Bear is a poignant testimonial to the power of a pain that can destroy, or lead to healing

Review:

"Mikaelsen paints a realistic portrait of an unlikable young punk." Kirkus Reviews

Review:

"Mikaelsen's portrayal of this angry, manipulative, damaged teen is dead on." School Library Journal (starred review)

Review:

"[Cole's story] will fascinate young and old, and have everyone waiting for the sequel." Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

Synopsis:

Whatever you do to the animals, you do to yourself. Remember that.

Ben Mikaelsen's provocative portrait of Cole, an angry teen who chooses banishment to a remote Alaskan island over detention as punishment for a brutal attack, has captivated reviewers and readers. A BookSense 76 pick in hardcover and a nominee for multiple state young reader awards, Touching Spirit Bear examines the alternative Native American Circle Justice against a backdrop of high action.

back to top

About the Author

Ben Mikaelsen has won the International Reading Association Award and the Western Writers Golden Spur Award. His novels have won critical acclaim, as well as several state reader's choice awards. These novels include Rescue Josh McGuire, Sparrow Hawk Red, Stranded, Countdown, Petey and Touching Spirit Bear Ben's articles and photos appear in numerous magazines around the world. Ben and his wife, Melanie, live in a log cabin near Bozeman, Montana, with a 700-pound black bear they have adopted and raised.
back to top

What Our Readers Are Saying

Add a comment for a chance to win!
Average customer rating based on 4 comments:
kumar_angeli, June 14, 2008 (view all comments by kumar_angeli)
Very amazing ! I learned so much from this one book.
Was this comment helpful? | Yes | No
report this comment
tessgracemichelledavid, October 3, 2007 (view all comments by tessgracemichelledavid)
THIS BOOK WAS FREAKIN
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I TOTALLY RECOMMEND IT!!!!!!!!
Was this comment helpful? | Yes | No
(2 of 11 readers found this comment helpful)
report this comment
lrose, December 6, 2006 (view all comments by lrose)
This is a great lesson for children to learn. I really like the story and would be happy to add it to the library collection for the kids to read. He sends a very important message. I think it is a great way for us to tell the children without forcing the issue. What a fine read... He did a fine job writing this story.
Was this comment helpful? | Yes | No
(14 of 42 readers found this comment helpful)
report this comment
View all 4 comments
back to top

Product Details

ISBN:
9780380805600
Author:
Mikaelson, Ben
Publisher:
HarperTrophy
Author:
by Ben Mikaelsen
Location:
New York
Subject:
Children's 9-12 - Fiction - General
Subject:
Indians of north america
Subject:
Ethnic - Native American
Subject:
Social Situations - General
Subject:
Social Situations - Emotions & Feelings
Subject:
Animals - Bears
Subject:
Social Situations - Violence
Subject:
Forgiveness
Subject:
Child abuse
Subject:
Anger
Subject:
Juvenile delinquents
Subject:
Tlingit Indians
Subject:
People & Places - United States - Native American
Subject:
Social Issues - Emotions & Feelings
Subject:
Social Issues - Violence
Edition Description:
1st Harper Trophy ed.
Series Volume:
no. 431-S
Publication Date:
May 2002
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
- Up
Language:
English
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
7.76x5.12x.55 in. .36 lbs.
Age Level:
09-12
back to top