"Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen tells the story of Cole Matthews, a troubled youth who is facing the consequences of his violent actions. After a brutal attack on a classmate, Cole is given a chance at redemption through a unique form of justice: a year of solitary confinement on a remote Alaskan island. There, he encounters a legendary spirit bear that symbolizes strength and healing. As Cole grapples with his anger and learns deep lessons about forgiveness, nature, and self-discovery, he must confront his past and decide if he can change his future. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Spirit Bear .

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

There are 289 pages in this book. This book was published in 2005 by Turtleback Books .

Ben Mikaelsen is the award-winning author of many books for children, including Petey, Countdown, Rescue Josh McGuire, Stranded, and Sparrow Hawk Red. He lives in Bozeman, Montana.