num_pages: 320
description: FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Cole has committed assault on an innocent bystander. Cole receives a one year banishment to a remote Alaskan island. While there, he is mauled by a mysterious white bear of Native American legend. While waiting for death, he learns how to survive and take responsibility for his life.
language: English
title: Touching Spirit Bear
titlecomplete: Touching Spirit Bear
characters: Peter Driscal, Cole  Matthews, Garvey, Edwin
genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Survival, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Read For School, School, Coming Of Age, Fiction, Realistic Fiction
ratings_count: 31836
places: Alaska
series: Spirit Bear
awards: awardedAt: 1009872000000
name: Flicker Tale Children's Book Award, awardedAt: 1104566400000
name: Soaring Eagle Book Award, awardedAt: 1041408000000
name: Sunshine State Young Readers Award
category: Grades 6-8, awardedAt: 1041408000000
name: California Young Readers Medal
category: Middle School/Junior High
publisher: Turtleback Books