Ghost of Spirit Bear -- Ben Mikaelsen

<p><strong>In award-winning author Ben Mikaelsen's riveting sequel to the acclaimed word-of-mouth bestseller <em>Touching Spirit Bear</em>, readers will be captivated by what <em>Booklist</em> calls a "hugely satisfying resolution."</strong></p><p>Life in the wilderness--exiled from civilization as a punishment for his violent behavior--had its own set of hurdles, but for fifteen-year-old Cole Matthews, it's returning home and facing high school that feels most daunting.</p><p>With gangs and physical altercations haunting the hallways of their school, Cole and his former victim Peter--who Cole has now become friends with--must face it all together.</p><p>So when Peter's limp and speech impediment make him a natural target for bullies, Cole's suppressed rage comes bubbling to the surface a lot quicker than he anticipated. Will he throw everything away that he learned on the healing, remote Alaskan island? </p><p>In this tale of survival and self-awareness, Cole realizes it's not enough to change himself. He has to change his world.</p><br><br><b>Author:</b> Ben Mikaelsen<br><b>Publisher:</b> HarperCollins<br><b>Published:</b> 03/30/2010<br><b>Pages:</b> 176<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.28lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 7.56h x 5.13w x 0.44d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780060090098<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 9-12<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 4.8<br><b>Point Value:</b> 5<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Middle Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>123492 / Ghost o