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Book Synopsis 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. From the Back Cover Whatever you do to the animals, you do to yourself.
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Sign up. About Target Careers. Email Signup. Target Brands. Advertise with Us. Bullseye Shop. How do the Tlingit see themselves and Circle Peacemaking v. However," Yes, the basic premise of the book is really Kaitlin Marie-Brown wrote: "Thank you so much!
However," Yes, the basic premise of the book is really good, and I can see how it appeals to young people. It's just too bad it's spoiled by the inaccuracies about Tlingit culture. But if it can be a "teaching moment. Shelves: 6th-grade-books. This is a phenomenal book. Through out the year almost all of my kids read it and usually in a day or two.
The story tells of a boy, Cole, who has an extremely misguided life due to his family situation. After beating a kid close to death he is sent to live on an island by himself for a year trying to heal his anger. This was his only alternative to going to jail. The book is intense and a bit graphic in Chapter 8 when he encounters a spirit bear. The books sheds great light into the healing pro This is a phenomenal book.
The books sheds great light into the healing process of anger and finding the will to control one's self. It reminds us that ultimately we are the ones that decide who we are and who we may become.
Our surroundings and other people only affect us if we let them for good or for bad. View all 4 comments. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I didn't like this book. The main character, Cole, is unlikeable right from the beginning when he smashes Peter's head into the sidewalk. As the book goes on, you start to learn a bit about Cole's past. You learn his father beat him. That's why he's like that, that's why he is violent. Honestly, they tried to make Cole seem like a better person throughout the book, but it didn't work for me.
I still thought Cole was a bad person. He was still violent, but he just didn't lash out. And since Cole was the only character in it at least half the time, this made me not like that book. Onto the bear. Obviously by the title and name there would be a bear in it. But the bear was hardly in it.
Sure, it was a huge part of the story, but we maybe read about it's appearance it five times, and the times we 'saw' it, the bear just walked away a couple of seconds later. Now for Garvey. I'm not sure about him. At the beginning what they said about his past was very vague, and then, when they went into it a little deeper, I was still left with questions. The plot. Now, I didn't like the plot much. It would not happen where someone almost kills someone and they send them to an island.
They would go to jail. I didn't like the 'Circle Justice'. They go and meet and decide that they'll send him to and island instead of jail to help him 'change'. I honestly don't think Cole should've gotten a second chance right there, especially since he almost killed Peter.
Say that happened to someone who was an adult, same situation, the adult would've gone to jail. Because, almost killing someone, is in fact, a crime. Cole had also been in trouble before. Okay, so, after they take him to the island, they build him a nice cabin and leave him there.
The island. I liked this part in the book. I liked the island, and I wish the author would've described the island more. He described it a little, but never went into depth.
These are my opinions. Please don't think I'm trying to be rude, honestly, I'm not. I just didn't like it. If you liked it, great, I'm glad you found a book you liked. I'm just giving my honest opinion. I love this book. No matter how many times I read it, I enjoy it each time. Cole is such a well-written character, and all that he goes through is incredible.
This was the first year I actually got to teach the book and I'm glad. The students found his experiences horrific, and we were able to have many great discussions on Cole, his situation, and the book itself.
There is a lot to be learned from this book, whether you're the bully or the victim, and I think this book should be read by all stu I love this book. There is a lot to be learned from this book, whether you're the bully or the victim, and I think this book should be read by all students, no matter what their background. It would be a shame to miss out on such a fantastic novel about survival, healing, and forgiveness. Touching Spirit Bear is a novel geared towards ten year olds.
It tells the story of Cole Mathews, an abused, arrogant, aggressive high school boy who has committed many crimes in his short lifetime on Earth. To avoid jail after brutally assaulting a boy, he joins Circle Justice, a group dedicated to helping criminals repent and change. He is banished to an islan Touching Spirit Bear is a novel geared towards ten year olds. He is banished to an island which I thought was a little far-fetched, I mean, would you send a juvenile delinquent to an island all alone for a year and trust them to survive on their own?
NO WAY! He is mauled by the Bear after Cole attempts to kill it, and lies on the island alone until some members of Circle Justice come to check on him.
View 1 comment. This book is about a juvenile boy named Cole. He gets sent to a island with nothing but a shelter and some clothes and other supplies. The first day he burns down the shelter. After days he sees the Spirit bear and gets mauled he deserved it. After he goes to the hospital he goes back to the island and everyone lived happily ever after the end.
This book was horrible. The only reason I read this garbage is because we were being tested on it. I know you weren This book is about a juvenile boy named Cole. This book was boring. My favorite part is when he got mauled by the bear. This book is for middle schoolers and is very descriptive in some parts. View 2 comments. I love this book! Theres a lot you can learn from it. Although I admit theres a lot of wierd things in it.
This is a book that people with anger problems should read. Totally a guy book! And so worth your time, guy or girl. Based on the Justice Circles performed by the natives in Alaska, this story involves a young man named Cole. His life is headed south when he violently beats up another young man in a brutal manner.
His punishment is bordering a prison or jail sentence when his social worker decides to offer him a chance at redemption In his ef Totally a guy book! In his efforts the reader gets to reflect on his or her own faults and analyze the anger or animosity he or she may be harboring towards other. It is in this book the native Justice Circle teaches Cole how to cope with the hurt inside that pushed him to hate, and through the mystical Spirit Bear, he comes to terms with who he is and learns some valuable lessons.
This story contains violence, graphic bloody scenes, but teaches about the human heart and how we are truly the captains of our emotions and heart. Do not read this just for a casual read, this book really taught me how to shed harmful resentments from my heart and has more to offer to those seeking a revival of the soul of sorts.
I recommend this to any troubled youth who might be looking for understanding and wanting to change their life for the better. Because of the graphic nature of the book, more mature audiences should be encouraged to read. Also tell me why like chapters are just describing him lying on the ground after getting mauled by the bear that he taunted. I honestly didn't feel sorry for him whatsoever in this book. Sep 11, Jeffery Ball rated it really liked it.
This story weaves some Native American mythology and customs into the troubled life of teen Cole Matthews. Great descriptions and meaningful changes in the protagonist. View all 3 comments. Cole Matthews is an angry teen who has been caught stealing and fighting for years. One day Cole runs into a fellow classmate, Peter, and fights him. During this fight Cole smashes Peter's head into the sidewalk and causes permanent brain damage.
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