In award-winning author Ben Mikaelsens riveting sequel to the acclaimed word-of-mouth bestsellerTouching Spirit Bear, readers will be captivated by what Booklist calls a hugely satisfying resolution.
Life in the wildernessexiled from civilization as a punishment for his violent behaviorhad its own set of hurdles, but for fifteen-year-old Cole Matthews, its returning home and facing high school that hes not sure he can handle.
With gangs and physical altercations haunting the hallways of their school, Cole and his former victim Peterwho Cole has now become friends withmust face it all together.
So when Peters limp and speech impediment make him a natural target to the bullies, Coles 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?
In this tale of teenage survival and self-awareness, Cole realizes it's not enough to change himself. He has to change his world.
