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Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen
5.0
adventurous challenging dark inspiring reflective tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
As a therapist to middle school boys with serious emotional disturbances, I chose to read this one aloud. The Alaskan culture comes through very clearly, which entices the young male reader. The main character is harsh and doubt of control, but as the story unfolds you discover his need to forgive and to be forgiven. It is an extremely touching book that creates insight into humanity.
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