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Touching Spirit Bear - by Ben Mikaelsen (Paperback)

Touching Spirit Bear - by  Ben Mikaelsen (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>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 as it examines the alternative Native American Circle Justice.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>In his Nautilus Award-winning classic </strong><em><strong>Touching Spirit Bear</strong></em><strong>, author Ben Mikaelson delivers a powerful coming-of-age story of a boy who must overcome the effects that violence has had on his life.</strong></p><p>After severely injuring Peter Driscal in an empty parking lot, mischief-maker Cole Matthews is in major trouble. But instead of jail time, Cole is given another option: attend Circle Justice, an alternative program that sends juvenile offenders to a remote Alaskan Island to focus on changing their ways. Desperate to avoid prison, Cole fakes humility and agrees to go.</p><p>While there, Cole is mauled by a mysterious white bear and left for dead. Thoughts of his abusive parents, helpless Peter, and his own anger cause him to examine his actions and seek redemption--from the spirit bear that attacked him, from his victims, and, most importantly, from himself.</p><p>Ben Mikaelsen paints a vivid picture of a juvenile offender, examining the roots of his anger without absolving him of responsibility for his actions, and questioning a society in which angry people make victims of their peers and communities. <em>Touching Spirit Bear</em> is a poignant testimonial to the power of a pain that can destroy, or lead to healing.<br/></p><p><br/></p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>Whatever you do to the animals, you do to yourself. Remember that.</p><p>At fifteen, Cole Matthews has been fighting and stealing for years. The punishment for smashing Peter Driscal's skull into the sidewalk--his most recent crime--is harsh. This time, Cole will have to choose between prison and Native American Circle Justice. He will live either behind bars or in isolation for one year.</p><p>Cole chooses Circle Justice. But in the first days of his banishment to a remote Alaskan island, he is mauled by a mysterious white bear and nearly dies. Will the attack of the spirit bear destroy Cole's life or save his soul?</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>[Cole's] solitary life on the island is just the ticket for Paulsen fans, who will appreciate the survival story.--The Bulletin<br><br>"Mikaelsen paints a realistic portrait of an unlikable young punk."--<em>Kirkus Reviews</em><br><br>"[Cole's story] will fascinate young and old, and have everyone waiting for the sequel."--Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)<br><br>"An excellent companion to Gary Paulsen's Hatchet and Allan Eckert's Incident at Hawk's Hill."--ALA Booklist<br><br>"Mikaelsen's portrayal of this angry, manipulative, damaged teen is dead on."--School Library Journal (starred review)<br>

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