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Spirit Bear Ser.: Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen (2001, Hardcover)

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Touching Spirit Bear, Hardcover by Mikaelsen, Ben, ISBN 0380977443, ISBN-13 9780380977444, Brand New, Free shipping in the US After his anger erupts into violence, Cole, in order to avoid going to prison, agrees to participate in a sentencing alternative based on the native American Circle Justice, and he is sent to a remote Alaskan Island where an encounter with a huge Spirit Bear changes his life.

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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

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Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0380977443
ISBN-13
9780380977444
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1693177

Product Key Features

Book Title
Touching Spirit Bear
Author
Ben Mikaelsen
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Social Themes / Physical & Emotional Abuse (See Also Social Themes / Sexual Abuse), General, Animals / General, Social Themes / General (See Also Headings under Family), People & Places / United States / Native American, People & Places / United States / General
Publication Year
2001
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Number of Pages
256 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
8.7in
Item Height
0.7in
Item Width
5.9in
Item Weight
14.5 Oz

Additional Product Features

Series Volume Number
1
Lc Classification Number
Pz7.M5926to 2001
Grade from
Third Grade
Grade to
Seventh Grade
Reviews
"Mikaelsen's portrayal of this angry, manipulative, damaged teen is dead on." -- School Library Journal (starred review) "[Cole's] solitary life on the island is just the ticket for Paulsen fans, who will appreciate the survival story." -- The Bulletin "Mikaelsen paints a realistic portrait of an unlikable young punk." -- Kirkus Reviews "An excellent companion to Gary Paulsen's Hatchet and Allan Eckert's Incident at Hawk's Hill." -- ALA Booklist "[Cole's story] will fascinate young and old, and have everyone waiting for the sequel." -- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA), [Cole's] solitary life on the island is just the ticket for Paulsen fans, who will appreciate the survival story.
Copyright Date
2001
Lccn
00-040702
Dewey Decimal
-Fic-
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
Series
Spirit Bear Ser.
Dewey Edition
22

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by northern_psychMar 28, 2006
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This book is so captivating that you will not put it down. Plan to spend a few hours engrossed in the story about Cole, a troubled youth from Minneapolis, who is given his last chance to turn around his life through a Circle Justice program. The young man has to face his anger alone, camped on a remote Alaskan island, for a period of one year. Circle Justice, a practice of Native people's (according to the author), is being used in some judicial systems. Excellent book for those interested in stories about troubled youth, adjudicated youth, and treatment programs. Although a fictional writing, worth reading and mulling.
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This book is an awesome portrayal of how left to ones own devices without interference from the outside world can allow a juvenile delinquent to accept responsibility for his own actions and work towards making amends for himself and his victim.

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