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by Ben Mikaelsen

Touching Spirit Bear, published in 2001, is an account of a young boy's experience with violence, forgiveness, and nature as he is banished to a remote Alaskan island as punishment for a violent crime. During this time, he is confronted by a rare bear species, the Spirit Bear, in a way that…

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What are three specific examples of what cole does to heal?
Posted by eleanor c #280917
Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Nov 05, 2012 9:31 PM
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When does Cole say to Peter "Hey, Peter we should make totem poles to represent ourselves?
Posted by noah n #278047
Last updated by: Aslan on Oct 25, 2012 3:30 PM
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Edwin says that Cole will be ok if he ever finds a reason to live. Do you think Cole has found his reason to live? Explain
Posted by samantha w #274413
Last updated by: Aslan on Oct 23, 2012 7:51 PM
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Edwin says that Cole will be ok if he ever finds a reason to live. Do you think Cole has found his reason to live? Explain
Posted by samantha w #274413
Last updated by: Aslan on Oct 23, 2012 7:49 PM
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What did most members of the Circle believe should happen to Cole?
Posted by michelle n #275711
Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Oct 17, 2012 12:10 PM
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When leaving the Circle, in reference to his father Cole asks Garvey "Did you hear him lie tonight?" Garvey responds "He isn't the only one." To whom is Garvey referring?
Posted by samantha w #274413
Last updated by: Aslan on Oct 11, 2012 7:27 PM
Answers: 1
 
what does cole say he would do to spirit bear? what does edwin tell him?
Posted by Ashley Cruz #226105
Last updated by: tati t #269121 on Oct 10, 2012 9:29 PM
Answers: 2
 
what did coles dad do during cole hospitilization?
Posted by cory m #274129
Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Oct 10, 2012 6:34 PM
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Why does cole hate the spirit bear?
Posted by jessica w #273305
Last updated by: Aslan on Oct 07, 2012 10:55 PM
Answers: 1
 
can someone help me.what does it mean when edwin tells cole what you do to a animal you do to yourself??
Posted by jorge n #270495
Last updated by: Aslan on Sep 25, 2012 7:45 PM
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who are the protagonist, antagonist, round character, and the flate character in the story "touching spirit bear"
Posted by kannon f #270091
Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Sep 24, 2012 8:24 AM
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why might the island be a good place for a person like cole to find himself? can you think of any place that might serve the same purpose
Posted by kay d #269935
Last updated by: Aslan on Sep 23, 2012 6:51 PM
Answers: 1
 
In what basic way was Native American Circle Justice different from the standard system of justice?
Posted by malena k #269817
Last updated by: Aslan on Sep 23, 2012 10:46 AM
Answers: 2
 
Why were the decisions made at the healing circle important to Cole?
Posted by malena k #269817
Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Sep 23, 2012 10:42 AM
Answers: 1
 
Why do you think cole is so rebellious and defiant?
Posted by louis c #269345
Last updated by: Aslan on Sep 20, 2012 6:29 PM
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During the feast the candle keeps blowing out why is it importent to him?
Posted by kelcy l #269321
Last updated by: Aslan on Sep 20, 2012 4:38 PM
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Why does coles bad attitude return at the camp? What does this say about coles promise to change?
Posted by kelcy l #269321
Last updated by: Aslan on Sep 20, 2012 4:26 PM
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Why does cole skip the soak and walk uo the hill after he brings the log back to his camp?
Posted by kelcy l #269321
Last updated by: Aslan on Sep 20, 2012 4:24 PM
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Touching Spirit Bear
Posted by tati t #269121
Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Sep 19, 2012 8:44 PM
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What does Cole watch in the spruce tree?
Posted by alison s #268101
Last updated by: Aslan on Sep 15, 2012 5:18 PM
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What question did Cole want his dad to answer?
Posted by sunyoung k #267035
Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Sep 10, 2012 5:07 PM
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how does the attack of spirt bear save cole's spirt? what does he learn about himself? and about life?
Posted by daniella h #266679
Last updated by: ramdom g #266849 on Sep 09, 2012 9:42 PM
Answers: 3
 
What Happens Thats Shows Cole Has Made Amends For His Crime Against Both Himself And Peter ?
Posted by dazhane j #266073
Last updated by: Aslan on Sep 06, 2012 12:36 AM
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What happens that shows Cole has made amends for his crimes against both himself and Peter ?
Posted by john c #265015
Last updated by: john c #265015 on Aug 30, 2012 11:54 PM
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How does Cole understand the consequences of his actions?t
Posted by deborah f #264307
Last updated by: Aslan on Aug 28, 2012 1:04 AM
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