Sparknotes Touching Spirit Bear

Touching Spirit Bear is a phenomenal young adult book about a boy forced, through a situation of his own making, to find himself in the wilds of Alaska. It is one of my favorite books that I have read. The author uses great imagery and interesting dialogues to keep the reader engaged. The main character of Cole Matthews is very well-written. His struggles, both physical and mental are described with vivid detail. You feel like you know him as a person by the end of the book. At first you don’t like him at all and as the book progresses you want him to succeed. By the end of the book, you feel like he is your friend. This book is very engaging with its powerful plot and strong messages that are woven into each chapter. Powerful themes of