Mikaelsen\'s provocative portrait of Cole, an angry teen who chooses banishment to a remote Alaskan island over detention as punishment for a brutal attack, has captivated reviewers and readers as it examines the alternative Native American Circle Justice.
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 from himself..
While there, Cole is mauled by a mysterious white Bear and left for dead.
Desperate to avoid prison, Cole fakes humility and agrees to go.
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.
After severely injuring Peter Driscal in an empty parking lot, mischief-maker Cole Matthews is in major trouble.
It\'s a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom.
This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling.
In his Napra Nautilus Award-winning novel Touching Spirit Bear , author Ben Mikaelson delivers a poignant coming-of-age story of a boy who must overcome the effects that violence has had on his life.
Mikaelsen\'s provocative portrait of Cole, an angry teen who chooses banishment to a remote Alaskan island over detention as punishment for a brutal attack, has captivated reviewers and readers as it examines the alternative Native American Circle Justice
