Touching Spirit Bear
Book - 2001
After his anger erupts into violence, Cole, in order to avoid going to prison, agrees to participate in a sentencing alternative based on the native American Circle Justice, and he is sent to a remote Alaskan Island where an encounter with a huge Spirit Bear changes his life.
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Add a SummaryA lot of the books I have to read for school are weird or old, but this one was pretty good. The story follows a juvenile delinquent named Cole, who agrees to participate in Native American Circle Justice to avoid prison after smashing Peter Driscal head into the sidewalk, seriously injuring him. He winds up banished to the Alaskan wilderness. Cole tries to escape and is mauled by a sprit (or a white black) bear. During his banishment Cole learns about himself and what really drove him to hurt Peter. Through a good read, it is a bit violent and dose contain alcohol usage, and should be saved for older elementary students at least. Also, the writing is a bit sloppy, and the ending is unrealistic. on a scale of -3 to 3, I’d give it a 1. A good read, but not the best book ever.
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Add a Commentthis was a very interesting novel!
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 island in Alaska, watched over by native Americans. After he is mauled by a Spirit Bear there, he has to determine what his life is going to become. A deeply moving and potentially life-changing novel. Very-well written.
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 understanding. The main character Cole is going through a lot of hardships and needs someone to teach him the right way of doing things. Definetely,would recommend if you want to read a book that is filled with thrill.
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 mysterious white sprit bear and realizes that he must change his attitude and develop a respect for the outdoor environment to save his life. This book conveys the beauty and power of nature perfectly. (Sequel: Ghost of Spirit Bear)
Its heart touching!
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.
I really loved this book. It shows how to be a good person
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.)
it is a love hate relationship in this book
i loved when cole got mallued by the bear