Ghost of Spirit Bear

By Mikaelsen, Ben

Publishers Summary:
Alone in the wilderness, Cole found peace. But he's not alone anymore. Cole Matthews used to be a violent kid, but a year in exile on a remote Alaskan island has a way of changing your perspective. After being mauled by a Spirit Bear, Cole started to heal. He even invited his victim, Peter Driscal, to join him on the island and they became friends. But now their time in exile is over, and Cole and Peter are heading back to the one place they're not sure they can handle: high school. Gangs and violence haunt the hallways, and Peter's limp and speech impediment make him a natural target. In a school where hate and tension are getting close to the boiling point, the monster of rage hibernating inside Cole begins to stir. Ben Mikaelsen's riveting saga of survival and self-awareness continues in the sequel to his gripping Touching Spirit Bear. This time, he weaves a tale of urban survival where every day is a struggle to stay sane. As the problems in his school grow worse, Cole realizes that it's not enough just to change himself. He has to change his world.

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ISBN
978-0-06009-007-4
Publisher
HarperCollins


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on August 1, 2008

Gr 6-10 Mikaelsen's sequel to "Touching Spirit Bear" (HarperCollins, 2001), the much-lauded novel exploring the psychology and community dynamics of bullying, is likely to draw a split decision among potential audiences. While teachers and counselors may find it to be an inspiring, timely, and instructive piece of bibliotherapy, street-smart students might find it improbable, pat, and didactic. The story picks up with newly reformed bully Cole Matthews and the boy he once beat...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Guide

Reviewed on January 1, 2008

Cole (<i>Touching Spirit Bear</i>), who learned to control his anger while exiled in Alaska, must now survive his Minneapolis high...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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