I just finished ghost and we will read this one to start our new school year. In his napra nautilus awardwinning novel touching spirit bear, author ben mikaelson delivers a poignant comingofage story of a boy who. This book presents these indian accounts together with the views and observations of indian agents, the u. Touching spirit bear book report by tyler miller on prezi. In the ghost of spirit bear by ben mikaelsen, a lot of characters grow and change. So while it should be a novel that most readers can get through, the thematic issueslike child abuse, violence, and mortalitymight not. Also called the white, ghost, or spirit bear, it has long been the subject of myth. He even invited his victim, peter driscal, to join him on the island and they became friends. Ghost of spirit bear 08 by mikaelsen, ben hardcover.
Its amazing how the 2 mcs make such a big difference for the better in the school. Ghost of spirit bear by ben mikaelsen overdrive rakuten. See the complete spirit bear series book list in order, box sets or. When tragedy galvanizes the student body to seek change. Troubled teen meets totemic catalyst in mikaelsens petey, 1998, etc. He taught me to be gentle and that i, too, am part of. We read the books prequel touching spirit bear and the students loved it. You got mauled, so that proves they can get ticked off. The ghost of spirit bear is a sequel to touching spirit bear, a book that is being used in schools to combat bullying. Listen to ghost of spirit bear by ben mikaelsen at. Cole had never dreamed his proposal would turn into such a big deal. But now he has to return to his minneapolis high school and cope with bullying, gangs and the apathy of teens and adults alike.
After repeated skirmishes with the law, he finally faces jail time when he viciously beats a classmate. Would you ever go up against a giant bear that was intent on mauling you. Ghost of spirit bear kindle edition by mikaelsen, ben. In this fiction novel keith would bully the two main characters, cole and peter.
Cole matthews is a teenage delinquent whos in big trouble for beating up a kid named peter driscal. Beside cole, peter already sat staring, mesmerized by the huge white creature. Hes unrepentant and even though he is facing serious jail time, his kindly parole officer, a man named garvey, gets him into this native american justice program called. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Sprit bear can bearly wait to share the latest news with you. 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. Fifteenyearold cole is cocky, embittered, and eaten up by anger at his abusive parents. Army, missionaries, the mainstream press, and congress. Students kept stopping him in the hallways to ask what he was going to do differently at the final hearing. Touching spirit bear is a pretty simple book to follow in terms of writing style and vocabulary, but it does deal with some very heavy issues. 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. At fifteen, cole matthews faced a prison sentence for slamming another. Ben mikaelsens touching spirit bear is a complex and meaningful work that tells the story of a boy named cole who has done some really damaging things. Free shipping get free shipping free 58 day shipping within the u.
In april, indspire endorsed spirit bear and children make history as a. Spirit bear and great bear rainforest books white spirit bear by gramma tess. These books have sparked a love for reading in my teen son who is a very reluctant reader. The punishment for smashing peter driscals skull into the sidewalk his most recent crime is harsh. Ben mikaelsen born december 8, 1952 is a bolivian american writer of childrens literature. Seventeenyearold cole has completed his year of exile on a remote alaskan island, learning to control the violent anger that was leading him on the path to jail. Now cole and peter, his former victim and now best friend, must return to their homes and regular lives.
Overcoming violence, exploring leadership, and coming of age. Setting ghost of spirit bear by sierra and chelsea the book begins on a remote island in alaska where its calm and peaceful, no one to challenge or fear. Ghost of spirit bear 2008 read online free book by ben. Cole matthews finds himself exiled to a remote alaskan island to do penance for his crime. Ghost of spirit bear ghost of spirit bear audiobook, by ben mikaelsen. Cole mathews used to be a violent kid, but a year in exile on a remote alaskan island has a way of changing your perspective. First, they show some bullies that they wont punch back always. After being mauled by a spirit bear and eating mice, worms, and even his own vomit to survive, cole started to heal. What is most remarkable here is how the bears on the island, which had very little prior human contact, accepted. Spirit bear by charles russell is the first book published on spirit bears and remains one of the best.
After severely injuring peter driscal in an empty parking lot, mischiefmaker cole matthews is. Meet to discuss touching spirit bear by ben mikaelsen. The ghost of spirit bear by sierra schultz on prezi. Ghost of spirit bear ben mikaelsen read online free books. In the first book, an angry and defiant teenager who has severely beaten a school mate chooses circle justice over jail. Then it returns to minneapolis, their busy, noisy and polluted city. The bear stood proudly, its eyes passive but aware. Not fifty feet away stood the big white spirit bear, staring at him, its thick coat of bushy hair shimmering in the breeze. Why the book was chosen i chose ghost of spirit bear purposefully it is the sequel to touching spirit bear by ben mikaelsen. In awardwinning author ben mikaelsens riveting sequel to the acclaimed wordofmouth bestseller touching spirit bear, readers will be captivated by what booklist calls a hugely satisfying resolution. Hey, peter, were spirit bears, cole reminded his friend.
In his napra nautilus awardwinning novel touching spirit bear, author ben mikaelson delivers a poignant comingofage story of a boy who must overcome the effects that violence has had on his life. Option to use the online program canva or book creator is available. While there, he learned about anger management, responsibility, accountability and making restitution. The region is also home to black bears and grizzly bears which are included in the book as well.
Some of the main themes are to treat others with respect, you always have redemption for your mistakes, and that you cant change the circle of life. The spirit bear, or kermode bear, is a white genetic variety of black bear, found only on princess royal island off british columbia. In his napra nautilus awardwinning novel touching spirit bear, author ben mikaelson delivers a poignant comingofage story of a boy who must overcome the effects that violence has had on his life after severely injuring peter driscal in an empty parking lot, mischiefmaker cole matthews is. Ghost of spirit bear 08 by mikaelsen, ben hardcover 2008 mikaelsen on. Goodreads members who liked ghost of spirit bear also liked. This is the sequel to touching spirit bear in which a teenager was banished to alaska, as part of a native american tribal practice, to serve out a sentence for beating up a fellow student. Touching spirit bear is a book about a very angry and abused fifteen year old who is facing a prison sentence for attacking and injuring a fellow ninethgrder. Life in the wildernessexiled from civilization as a punishment for his violent behaviorhad its own set of hurdles, but for fifteenyearold cole matthews, its. Buy a cheap copy of ghost of spirit bear book by ben mikaelsen.
Read download ghost of spirit bear pdf pdf book library. Find books like ghost of spirit bear from the worlds largest community of readers. Ghost of spirit bear 08 by mikaelsen, ben hardcover 2008. Because cole treated peter with respect towards the. But cole matthews, the protagonist of ben mikaelsens 2001 novel touching spirit bear and of the followup ghost of spirit bear, isnt the kind of guy who backs down from danger. It features a mighty bear rising above a building, mouth wide, open fangs visible.
The ghost of spirit bear by ben mikaelsen ellisnelson. This book tells the story of the unusual and beautiful creatures that inhabit ancient. When hes sent to a remote alaskan island to face his demons and survive on his. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk. Princess royal island, an uninhabited spot of land off the coast of british columbia, is the home of the rare kermode bear, a variety of grizzly bear. Its been a busy few months for spirit bear as he continues to spread the word about his first childrens book, spirit bear and children make history. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
In the lakota ghost dance of 1890, ranihenrik andersson uses for the first time some accounts translated from lakota. During his stay in the detention center he was asked to apply for circle justice. After being mauled by a spirit bear, cole started to heal. This is the sequel to touching spirit bear and is a must read. Coles parole officer offers him an alternativecircle justice, an. At fifteen, cole matthews has been fighting and stealing for years. In his napra nautilus awardwinning novel touching spirit bear, author ben. Ghost of spirit bear has been added to your cart add to cart. In the incredible novel touching spirit bear, cole spent a year on an alaskan island making peace with himself and the student he beat up. Theme touching spirit bear book report there are many themes to this book. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading ghost of. The spirit bear book series by ben mikaelsen includes books touching spirit bear and ghost of spirit bear.
This book is dedicated to buffy, a sevenhundredpound black bear who has become my own spirit bear. It helped students grasp the concepts of restorative justice. Whatever you do to the animals, you do to yourself. At the beginning of the book there is a kid named keith and he was one of the schools biggest bullies. Life in the wildernessexiled from civilization as a punishment for his violent behaviorhad its own set of hurdles, but for fifteenyearold cole matthews, its returning home and. Title of a book, article or other published item this will display to the public touching spirit bear.