Touching Spirit Bear by Mikaelsen - Ben [Hardcover(2002/5/1)]

The story is easy reading and has a great meaning. I think it should be required reading for children in middle school thru high school. The story shows how one can overcome deep rooted anger and also the feeling of helplessness. I read it along with my granddaughter (she's in 6th grade) and we had some good discussions. Going to try and get my grandson to read who is in high school (9th grade).

I started reading this book because my teenage f daughter was assigned to read it for school and I picked it up.
The struggle to forgive oneself and learn that control is ours to take is a very hard lesson to learn. This book explains it so well. I hope my daughter sees the power in forgiveness.

This is an excellent coming of age book. I bought it for my grandson and read it first! I'm glad I did, because I enjoyed it as much as I hope he'll enjoy it. It has many great lessons about what it means to live whole...to understand connection. The story is powerful and riveting for any adolescent...or adult.

This book really taught me a very important lesson. I hope you guys found that out too. I will never ever forget this book as long as I live. I hope this book will tell people that anger is just being mad at yourself. One day I am going to show this book to my kid and tell them to read it I hope it teaches them what it taught me.

This book really taught me a very important lesson. I hope you guys found that out too. I will never ever forget this book as long as I live. I hope this book will tell people that anger is just being mad at yourself. One day I am going to show this book to my kid and tell them to read it I hope it teaches them what it taught me.

He has such a good writing style. Was impressed with how he did the comparisons between life and the things a young adult could relate to. I read this along with a student who had a troubled past, and I think this book helped her see where you need to take responsibility for yourself, no matter what hand life dealt you.

What a moving incredible story. I went out and 4 more copies immediately to give to friends either working in child detention or who have problem teenagers. A must listen for anyone who cares about the troubled teens of today.

i really like the life lessons behind this book, i plan to read it in my classroom with 16yrold boys after march, i believe they will really enjoy it. As for myself i really liked the descriptions of the Alaskan wilderness.

What a moving incredible story. I went out and 4 more copies immediately to give to friends either working in child detention or who have problem teenagers. A must listen for anyone who cares about the troubled teens of today.

i really like the life lessons behind this book, i plan to read it in my classroom with 16yrold boys after march, i believe they will really enjoy it. As for myself i really liked the descriptions of the Alaskan wilderness.

This is an awesome book! It captures your attention from beginning to end. Lots of life lessons here. I read this book because my grandson's class will be reading it as part of the school reading program. My compliments go out to the author Ben Mikaelsen. Any possibility of a sequel? I would love to read more. Super Fantastic!!!!!