independant+novel

"Touching Spirit Bear" PAGE NUMBERS? So far the story is about a fifteen year old boy named Cole Matthews, he has been getting in trouble for stealing and fighting for years. He now faces imprisonment for almost killing Peter Driscal. Now he must choose Between prison and a Native American Circle Justice. Cole Chooses The Circle Justice, so they banish him to a small island in Alaska to find himself and Spirt bear.

__Questions:__

__ Why did you select this novel? __ Some of my friends said it was a very good book. I read that back of the book and it interested me.

__ Describe any new characters that are introduced? What is their purpose? __ Cole Matthews- The main character of this story, a violent, angry teenager that get in lots of trouble. Garvey- An Indian Parole officer that watches Cole on his journey.

__To what age group is the novel aimed? Support your answer with evidence__. I would have to say 10 and up because of its violent content. Ex. Smashing kids skulls into the side walk.

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