At age 15, cole has already been in and out of police stations, detention centers, and residential treatment centers, but now his violent temper has gotten him into really serious troublehes been arrested for smashing a classmates head to. We have discussed the genre fantasy in previous units. Touching spirit bear spirit bear, book 1 by ben mikaelsen. Jan 28, 20 photographer paul nicklen tests his patience in an effort to capture the rare spirit bear a potential key to saving a pristine corner of british columbia. Whatever you do to the animals, you do to yourself. Dedication thisbookisdedicatedtobuffy, asevenhundredpoundblackbearwho hasbecomemyownspiritbear. Alaska has more islands and water than any other state the cabin a toilet with no cover,hard to walk on wiggly floors. Apr 20, 2010 touching spirit bear ebook written by ben mikaelsen. Prepare to start reading touching spirit bear by answering the following questions and making some predictions about what the book will be about. What follows is a tale of justice and redemption in the wilderness of an island. White bear or ghost bear is often used by local folks. A book about mistakes, and anger, healing and forgiveness.
Theme touching spirit bear book report there are many themes to this book. The boy is mauled and then healed by the touch of the spirit bear who is perhaps a reflection of the worldspirit or god. At fifteen, cole matthews has been fighting and stealing for years. 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. Spirit bear and great bear rainforest books white spirit bear by gramma tess. After severely injuring peter driscal in an empty parking lot, mischiefmaker cole matthews is in major trouble.
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. 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. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. Touching spirit bear chapter 1 cole matthews knelt defiantly in the bow of the aluminum chapter 2 the heavy load of supplies caused the skiff to wallow chapter 3 cole stared sullenly into the fire, then let his gaze chapter 4 by the time cole paused to catch his breath, he chapter 5 once clear of the bay, cole swam even harder. Ben mikaelsen born december 8, 1952 is a bolivian american writer of childrens literature.
She is located between the coconut field and the pepper patch, and in front of a memory match venue. The story tells of a lonely librarian in northern ontario who enters into a sexual relationship with a bear. Set against the dark palette of the rain forest, the bear s fur appears shabbily radiant. When cole gout mauled by the spirit bear what animal did. Chapter 10 of touching spirit bear is the most pivotal chapter in the book.
Touching spirit bear study guide contains a biography of ben mikaelsen, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. What did cole matthews do to peter to be faced with this decision. Photographer paul nicklen tests his patience in an effort to capture the rare spirit bear a potential key to saving a pristine corner of british columbia. Touching spirit bear chapter book great conditionone minor flaw on back of cover page great for kids ages 10 paperback other. There are many lessons within the covers of this book, but it is the story that will captivate readers pabrinkis. The jacket cover photo of the author in a bear hug with the 700pound black. Our ebook will be packed with educational resources for teachers so that they can easily implement the story into their lesson plans.
Search for grizzly bears, black bears, and spirit bears in pristine river valleys. In his napra nautilus awardwinning novel touching spirit bear, author ben mikaelson delivers a. Set against the dark palette of the rain forest, the bears fur appears shabbily radiant. The first book takes place when teen delinquent cole matthews beats up a boy at school named peter for telling on him. Spirit bear is a more recent name for the white bear. Ben mikalesen quiz did cole change though the book quiz how many kermode bears are there existing did you know. Its the story of a young spirit bear cub who becomes separated from his mother, and must find his way home through the dangerous great bear rainforest. In his napra nautilus awardwinning novel touching spirit bear, author ben mikaelson delivers a poignant comingofage story of a boy who must overcome the. Each book provides information and resources to inspire.
The collection aims to make complex global issues accessible for children ages 8 to 12, and covers topics such as water conservation, biodiversity, food security, microlending, citizenship, global awareness and more. Bear is a novel by canadian author marian engel, published in 1976. Simon jackson, who shot to fame as the founder of the spirit bear youth coalition when he was just years old is a storyteller, connector and movement builder committed to improving our public discourse and shaping a better balance between the needs of people and nature. The forest is roughly the size of ireland and one of national geographics places of a lifetime.
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. Its a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the. So while it should be a novel that most readers can get through, the thematic issueslike child abuse, violence, and mortalitymight not. May 07, 2019 citizenkid is a collection of books that inform children about the world and inspire them to be better global citizens. Apr 9, 20 spirit bear is a new book from eco books 4 kids. Because cole treated peter with respect towards the. The punishment for smashing peter driscals skull into the sidewalk his most recent crime is harsh. Buy a cheap copy of touching spirit bear book by ben mikaelsen. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read touching spirit bear. Was it someone or something familiar or totally new.
Hetaughtmetobegentleand thati,too,ampartof thecircle. Touching spirit bear and millions of other books are available for instant access. After being mauled by a spirit bear and eating mice, worms, and even his own vomit to survive, cole started to heal. Based on the title, what do you think the book might be about. The question and answer section for touching spirit bear is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel. Spot whales, porpoise, sea lions, and much more while exploring the great bear sea. The rare spirit bear is known locally by several names. This bear holds a petal wand and wears a petal belt. 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.
Ben mikaelsen 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. Touching spirit bear ebook written by ben mikaelsen. Ghost of spirit bear ebook written by ben mikaelsen. Touching spirit bear spirit bear, book 1 by ben mikaelsen book cover, description, publication history. Touching spirit bear reads like an intelligent adult novel. This book tells the story of the unusual and beautiful creatures that inhabit ancient.
Ghost of spirit bear spirit bear, book 2 by ben mikaelsen. Ill admit that i completely judged this book by on its cover. Kids coles story will fascinate young and old, and have everyone waiting for the sequel. This is a quiz based on you knowledge of the book touching spirit bear by ben mikaelsen. The spirit bear, also known as a kermode bear, is a variant of the north american black bear and can only be found in the pristine wilderness of the great bear rainforest. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Touching spirit bear tells the story of cole and his struggles to mature and and evolve from a hard upbringing. Looking at the cover, what do you think the book might be about.
Spirit bear lodge is indigenous owned, offering exclusive access to wildlife viewing areas and cultural sites within the kitasoo xaixais traditional territory. Voice of youth advocates voya touching spirit bear is a great book that should be shared with students of upper grade. The only man in the world who can swim with a polar bear. Touching spirit bear book report by tyler miller on prezi. Cole matthews is a teenage delinquent whos in big trouble for beating up a kid named peter driscal.
So while it should be a novel that most readers can get through, the thematic issueslike child abuse, violence, and mortalitymight not be appropriate for young or sensitive readers. Beautiful book on bears and love the spirit bear is on the cover. Spirit of the wild has been added to your cart add to cart. The main character makes an important decision as his body and spirit are severely battered. In alaska there are more than 3000 rivers and over 3 million lakes. The main guy is a boy who has anger issues and ends up beating a friend severely.
This book tells the story of the unusual and beautiful creatures that inhabit ancient rainforests on the northwest coast of british columbia. Spirit bear is one of the seven permanent quest bears to be accessed in the game, the others being black bear, brown bear, mother bear, panda bear, science bear, and polar bear. Citizenkid is a collection of books that inform children about the world and inspire them to be better global citizens. But instead of jail time, cole is given another option. The book touching spirit bear and its sequel the ghost of spirit bear are both books written by novelist ben mikaelsen about two boys and their intertwined life. This is an awesome well written book on bears with amazing photography. It won the governor generals literary award the same year. Land of the spirit bear on global tv part 1 duration.
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 circle justice. Simon jackson movement builder founder of the spirit bear youth coalition. Ghost of spirit bear spirit bear, book 2 by ben mikaelsen book cover, description, publication history. Kermode bear, named after francis kermodei, former director of the royal b. You must have at least 35 bees to reach spirit bear. Seldom interacting with humans, these rare white black bears have lived peacefully for centuries in the pristine e. Spot whales, porpoise, sea lions, and much more while exploring the. 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. Dedication this book is dedicated to buffy, a sevenhundredpound black bear who has become my own spirit bear. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read ghost of spirit bear. Touching spirit bear book by ben mikaelsen thriftbooks.