Touching Spirit Bear
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Will the attack of the Spirit Bear destroy Cole's life or save his soul?
Cole Matthews has been fighting, stealing, and raising hell for years. So his punishment for beating Peter Driscal senseless is harsh. Given a choice between prison and Native American Circle Justice, Cole chooses Circle Justice: He'll spend one year in complete isolation on a remote Alaskan island.
In the first days of his banishment, Cole is mauled by a mysterious white bear and nearly dies. Now there's no one left to save Cole, but Cole himself.
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Author Extras
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Awards for Touching Spirit Bear |
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California Young Reader Medal
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Flicker Tale Children's Book Award (North Dakota)
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Golden Archer Award (Wisconsin)
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Beehive Award (Utah)
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Nevada Young Readers’ Award
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Golden Sower Award (Nebraska)
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California Young Reader Medal
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Beehive Award (Utah)
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Flicker Tale Children's Book Award (North Dakota)
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Nevada Young Readers’ Award
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Golden Archer Award (Wisconsin)
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Golden Sower Award (Nebraska)
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Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award (Minnesota)
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Beehive Award (Utah)
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Flicker Tale Children's Book Award (North Dakota)
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Nevada Young Readers’ Award
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Golden Archer Award (Wisconsin)
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Golden Sower Award (Nebraska)
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Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award (Minnesota)
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Critical Praise for
Touching Spirit Bear
“Mikaelsen’s portrayal of this angry, manipulative, damaged teen is dead on.”
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School Library Journal (starred review)
"[Cole's] solitary life on the island is just the ticket for Paulsen fans, who will appreciate the survival story."
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The Bulletin
“Mikaelsen paints a realistic portrait of an unlikable young punk.”
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Kirkus Reviews
“An excellent companion to Gary Paulsen’s Hatchet and Allan Eckert’s Incident at Hawk’s Hill.”
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ALA Booklist
“[Cole’s story] will fascinate young and old, and have everyone waiting for the sequel.”
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Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
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