Touching Spirit Bear

Touching Spirit Bear
Title Touching Spirit Bear PDF eBook
Author Ben Mikaelsen
Publisher Harper Collins
Pages 324
Release 2010-04-20
Genre Juvenile Fiction
ISBN 0062009680

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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. A strong choice for independent reading, sharing in the classroom, homeschooling, and book groups.

Touching Spirit Bear

Touching Spirit Bear
Title Touching Spirit Bear PDF eBook
Author Ben Mikaelsen
Publisher Spritit Bear
Pages 0
Release 2018-01-03
Genre Juvenile Fiction
ISBN 9781432850401

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A Book of the Year Award Nominee Avoiding jail time^ young Cole Matthews elects to particpate in an alternative sentencing program based on traditional Native American practices that result in his being banished to a remote Alaskan Island where he is left to survive for a year.

Touching Spirit Bear

Touching Spirit Bear
Title Touching Spirit Bear PDF eBook
Author Ben Mikaelsen
Publisher Spirit Bear
Pages 264
Release 2001-01-09
Genre Juvenile Fiction
ISBN

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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

Ghost of Spirit Bear

Ghost of Spirit Bear
Title Ghost of Spirit Bear PDF eBook
Author Ben Mikaelsen
Publisher Harper Collins
Pages 156
Release 2011-03-29
Genre Juvenile Fiction
ISBN 0062033638

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In award-winning author Ben Mikaelsen’s riveting sequel to the acclaimed word-of-mouth bestseller Touching Spirit Bear, readers will be captivated by what Booklist calls a “hugely satisfying resolution.” Life in the wilderness—exiled from civilization as a punishment for his violent behavior—had its own set of hurdles, but for fifteen-year-old Cole Matthews, it's returning home and facing high school that feels most daunting. With gangs and physical altercations haunting the hallways of their school, Cole and his former victim Peter—who Cole has now become friends with—must face it all together. So when Peter’s limp and speech impediment make him a natural target for bullies, Cole’s suppressed rage comes bubbling to the surface a lot quicker than he anticipated. Will he throw everything away that he learned on the healing, remote Alaskan island? In this tale of survival and self-awareness, Cole realizes it's not enough to change himself. He has to change his world.

Spirit Bear and Children Make History

Spirit Bear and Children Make History
Title Spirit Bear and Children Make History PDF eBook
Author Cindy Blackstock
Publisher
Pages 54
Release 2017
Genre Child health services
ISBN 9781775191407

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Bear

Bear
Title Bear PDF eBook
Author Paul Nicklen
Publisher National Geographic Books
Pages 212
Release 2013
Genre Nature
ISBN 1426211767

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Photography and personal accounts by environmentalists offer insight into the endangered realm of North America's bears, sharing coverage of a variety of species to challenge popular myths and explore their threatened ecosystems.

A Voice for the Spirit Bears

A Voice for the Spirit Bears
Title A Voice for the Spirit Bears PDF eBook
Author Carmen Oliver
Publisher Kids Can Press Ltd
Pages 34
Release 2019-05-07
Genre Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN 1525303066

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The true story of a boy who fought to protect a rare subspecies of bear. As a child, Simon Jackson found navigating the world of the school playground difficult. He felt most at home in the woodlands, learning about and photographing wildlife. At thirteen, Simon became fascinated with spirit bears, a rare subspecies of black bear that were losing their habitat to deforestation. Simon wanted to do something to protect them. He decided he had to become their voice. But first, he would have to find his own. The inspiring message is clear: one child’s voice truly can change the world.