{"product_id":"9780062009685_touching-spirit-bear","title":"Touching Spirit Bear","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn his Nautilus Award-winning classic \u003ci\u003eTouching Spirit Bear\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBen 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. \u003ci\u003eTouching Spirit Bear\u003c\/i\u003e is a poignant testimonial to the power of a pain that can destroy, or lead to healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA strong choice for independent reading, sharing in the classroom, homeschooling, and book groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter a brutal bear attack leaves him clinging to life, can Cole find the strength to heal his own angry spirit?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSurvival Adventure:\u003c\/b\u003e Alone on a remote Alaskan island, Cole must fight for his life against the wilderness after a mysterious white Spirit Bear leaves him for dead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Journey of Redemption:\u003c\/b\u003e To avoid jail, Cole agrees to Circle Justice, a unique program that forces him to confront his victim, his abusive past, and the rage inside himself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBullying and Consequences:\u003c\/b\u003e This unflinching story examines the cycle of violence and the long road to healing for both the bully and the victim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePowerful Story of Forgiveness:\u003c\/b\u003e Cole must learn to forgive his parents, his victim, and ultimately himself in this award-winning modern classic for schools and book clubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ben Mikaelsen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46908531474581,"sku":"9780062009685","price":5.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780062009685.png?v=1777422865","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780062009685_touching-spirit-bear","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}