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![]() | Touching Spirit Bear (2001) (The first book in the Spirit Bear series) A novel by Ben Mikaelsen |
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.
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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Hardback Editions
April 2009 : Library Binding
| Title: Touching Spirit Bear Author(s): Ben Mikaelsen ISBN: 1-4395-9036-2 / 978-1-4395-9036-2 Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
January 2006 : Hardback
| Title: Touching Spirit Bear Author(s): Ben Mikaelsen ISBN: 0-307-25765-7 / 978-0-307-25765-9 (USA edition) Publisher: Listening Library Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
January 2005 : Library Binding
| Title: Touching Spirit Bear Author(s): Ben Mikaelsen ISBN: 1-4177-0176-5 / 978-1-4177-0176-6 (USA edition) Publisher: San Val Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
July 2004 : Hardback
| Title: Touching Spirit Bear (Thorndike Press Large Print Literacy Bridge Series) Author(s): Ben Mikaelsen ISBN: 0-7862-6228-1 / 978-0-7862-6228-1 (USA edition) Publisher: Thorndike Press Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
December 2003 : Library Binding
| Title: Touching Spirit Bear Author(s): Ben Mikaelsen ISBN: 0-613-55223-7 / 978-0-613-55223-3 (USA edition) Publisher: Econo-Clad Books, Div. of American Cos., Inc. Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
May 2002 : Hardback
| Title: Touching Spirit Bear Author(s): Ben Mikaelsen ISBN: 0-7569-1099-4 / 978-0-439-40188-3 (USA edition) Publisher: Perfection Learning Availability: Amazon Amazon UK More details... |
January 2001 : Library Binding
| Title: Touching Spirit Bear Author(s): Ben Mikaelsen ISBN: 0-06-029149-4 / 978-0-06-029149-5 (USA edition) Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
January 2001 : Hardback
| Title: Touching Spirit Bear Author(s): Ben Mikaelsen ISBN: 0-380-97744-3 / 978-0-380-97744-4 (USA edition) Publisher: HarperCollins Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
Paperback Editions
June 2011 : Paperback
| Title: GradeSaver (TM) ClassicNotes: Touching Spirit Bear Author(s): Ben Mikaelsen ISBN: 1-60259-260-8 / 9781602592605 (USA edition) Publisher: GradeSaver LLC Availability: Amazon More details... |
January 2005 : Paperback
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January 2005 : Mass Market Paperback
| Title: Touching Spirit Bear Author(s): Ben Mikaelsen ISBN: 0-06-073400-0 / 978-0-06-073400-8 (USA edition) Publisher: HarperTeen Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
2005 : Paperback
| Title: Touching Spirit Bear Author(s): Ben Mikaelsen Publisher: Trophy Pr 2005-01-01 Availability: Amazon More details... |
February 2004 : Paperback
| Title: Thorndike School Softcovers - Large Print - Touching Spirit Bear Author(s): Ben Mikaelsen ISBN: 0-7862-6351-2 / 978-0-7862-6351-6 (USA edition) Publisher: Thorndike Press Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
January 2004 : Paperback
| Title: Touching Spirit Bear (Novel-Ties) Author(s): Carol Alexander, Ben Mikaelsen ISBN: 0-7675-2088-2 / 978-0-7675-2088-1 (USA edition) Publisher: Learning Links Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
May 2002 : Paperback
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April 2002 : Paperback
| Title: Touching Spirit Bear Author(s): Ben Mikaelsen ISBN: 0-380-80560-X / 978-0-380-80560-0 (USA edition) Publisher: Middle Grade Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
2002 : Paperback
| Title: Touching Spirit Bear Author(s): Ben Mikaelsen ISBN: 0-439-40184-4 / 978-0-439-40184-5 (USA, UK, or Canada (English speaking) edition) Publisher: Scholastic Availability: Amazon Amazon UK More details... |
January 2001 : Paperback
| Title: Touching Spirit Bear Author(s): Ben Mikaelsen Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Availability: Amazon More details... |
1947 : Paperback
| Title: Touching Spirit Bear Author(s): Ben Mikaelsen Publisher: Harper Trophy Availability: Amazon More details... |
Audio Editions
March 2008 : Audio CD
| Title: Touching Spirit Bear Author(s): Ben Mikaelsen ISBN: 0-7393-6314-X / 978-0-7393-6314-0 (USA edition) Publisher: Listening Library (Audio) Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
June 2001 : Audio Cassette
| Title: Touching Spirit Bear Author(s): Ben Mikaelsen ISBN: 0-8072-0445-5 / 978-0-8072-0445-0 (USA edition) Publisher: Listening Library Availability: Amazon Amazon CA More details... |
2001 : Audio CD
| Title: Touching Spirit Bear Author(s): Ben Mikaelsen ISBN: 0-7393-5111-7 / 978-0-7393-5111-6 (USA edition) Publisher: Books On Tape Availability: Amazon More details... |
Other Editions
April 2010 : Kindle edition
| Title: Touching Spirit Bear Author(s): Ben Mikaelsen Publisher: HarperCollins Availability: Amazon Amazon UK More details... |
September 2002 : Turtleback
| Title: Touching Spirit Bear Author(s): Ben Mikaelsen ISBN: 0-606-24586-3 / 978-0-606-24586-9 (USA edition) Publisher: Demco Media Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
2002 : Unknown
| Title: Touching Spirit Bear Author(s): Ben Mikaelsen ISBN: 0-439-40188-7 / 978-0-439-40188-3 (USA, UK, or Canada (English speaking) edition) Publisher: Scholastic Availability: Amazon More details... |
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