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Jun 02, 2023RebelBelle13 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Content warnings for child abuse, suicide and violence. That being said, if you can handle these topics, this is a powerful story about redemption, forgiveness, and healing. Cole goes from a broken, unlikeable person to someone you are…
Jun 01, 2022ham_solo rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I love this book, it touches my soul. Such a beautiful and healing story.
Apr 20, 2022pacl_teens rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
"Touching Spirit Bear by Bolivian-American author Ben Mikaelsen is a book about pain, violence, healing, and redemption. The novel follows the story of Cole Matthews, an angry teenager who injured another boy named Peter Driscal in a…
Feb 21, 2021sbridge48 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
One of the finest novels ever written dealing with the violence of young men. Cole has severely beaten a classmate and is sentenced to prison, but with one option. He can choose instead to spend six months in survival mode on a remote…
Aug 01, 2018maryam3370 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I actually read this book with my class last year. It was quite interesting... In the beginning, I was not a big fan, but the ending melted my heart. This book focuses on being able to get rid of your bad habits by being determined and…
Jul 27, 2017
Cole, an angry and hostile young offender, is given the option to participate in a healing circle by serving out his sentence on a remote Alaskan Island. At first Joel is arrogant and scornful but then he survives a mauling by the…
Jul 25, 2016PurpleJewel101 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Its heart touching!
Dec 18, 2015
This book has a great moral to it, and I will definitely recommend it if you need a great image. However, it's not as interesting as I thought it would be, but it was okay.
Jun 04, 2015
I really loved this book. It shows how to be a good person
Jul 06, 2014ottawalib rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I read this for a book assignement and I wasn't too sure about it at first, but it turned out to be really good! (It is a bit violent though.)
Jun 12, 2014KiraNelson rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
it is a love hate relationship in this book
May 27, 2014blue_bear_1243 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
i loved when cole got mallued by the bear
Leo1Knight
May 05, 2014Leo1Knight rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Ghost of Spirit Bear is good too.
lilyofthevalley3
Feb 17, 2014lilyofthevalley3 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This book was amazing! Emotional on many different levels. Appealing to young adults and adults alike. You must read!
Oct 16, 2013
this is the best book I've read and I'm not a big reader. I loved it!
Jul 06, 2013
This novel was great escape, it really helped me look at the big picture!
Jun 15, 2013
Awesome book!
Mar 07, 2013
This book was amazing, I read it in my Grade 7 class for library and it was the the best book. Other than End Of Days by Eric Walters, but I would really recommend a read here because the story is very inspirational (in ways). This was an…
AtomicSpatula
Jul 30, 2012AtomicSpatula rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Probably one of the best books I have ever read, this book just has great writing, an interesting perpesctive, and a great ending. At first, it was a bit rough, but it got interesting quickly, making this book an unique read.
Jul 25, 2012
this book is very good I think everyone should read this book and if you like this book then you have to read the second book its called Ghost of spirit bear
tanase
Jul 09, 2012
i totally agree, YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK!!!!!!!!! it is one of the best books i have read!!! you HAVE to at least try it!!!! I AM SO GLAD MY TEACHER READ IT TO US IN CLASS!!!! this book teaches many lessons and is ANYTHING BUT…
Mar 16, 2012lightning1243 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
great book you should read it!!! don't be phased by people who were forced to read it just get ahold of a copy and read it wonderful. dude/dudet reapet get this…
Feb 21, 2012
I think this is a must read for all those young and old alike. My parents are now in thier 70's and it was my mother that recommended my father and I read it.
Oct 18, 2011
I absolutely Love this book :)
msalisonschneider
Jul 30, 2011msalisonschneider rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
Not a good book at all. Yes, it did have good morals and everything, but this was so boring to read. In the middle of the book it does include the aftermath of a bear mauling, so be prepared, it is not pleasent. Had to read this for…