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In his Nautilus Award-winning classic Touching Spirit Bear, 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. 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. 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. 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. Touching Spirit Bear is a poignant testimonial to the power of a pain that can destroy, or lead to healing.Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins INC International Concepts
ISBN-139780380805600
eBay Product ID (ePID)201275433
Product Key Features
Book TitleTouching Spirit Bear
AuthorBen Mikaelsen
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2016
GenreChildren & Young Adults
Dimensions
Item Height194mm
Item Width130mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorBen Mikaelsen
Series TitleSpirit Bear
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States