I think in 2000?
Cole is held in detention for one year on an island in the novel "Touching Spirit Bear." This is part of his sentence for assaulting another student.
"Touching Spirit Bear" takes place in modern times on a remote island in Southeast Alaska. The story does not specify a particular year, but it is contemporary to when the book was published in 2001.
1 year its at the beginning of the book in the ending of chapter 1 -_-
"Touching Spirit Bear" was published in the United States.
In "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen, Cole Matthews is on the remote island for a total of about a year. Initially, he is there for a punishment as part of his rehabilitation, but he ends up spending several months alone after the Spirit Bear attack. Over time, he learns important lessons about responsibility, healing, and personal growth, which ultimately transforms his outlook on life.
Cole is held in detention for one year in the book "Touching Spirit Bear." During this time, he undergoes a transformative healing process guided by a Tlingit elder named Garvey.
The book was written in 2001, so maybe around there. It spans a a few years, so I guess all the months.
"Touching Spirit Bear" is set in contemporary Alaska, primarily on a remote island where the protagonist, Cole Matthews, is sent for a year as part of a restorative justice program. The story unfolds over several months, encompassing the changing seasons, which reflect Cole's emotional journey and growth. The setting plays a crucial role in the narrative, highlighting themes of isolation, nature, and healing.
In the novel "Touching Spirit Bear," Cole Matthews is a troubled and angry fifteen-year-old boy who goes through a transformative healing journey in a remote island in Alaska. Throughout the story, we learn about Cole's troubled past, his Tlingit heritage, and his struggles with anger and violence. The novel explores themes of forgiveness, personal growth, and the interconnectedness of all living beings.
Ben Mikaelsen won the International Reading Association Award in 1992. His book "Touching Spirit Bear" was recognized for excellence in literature for young adults.
Cole Matthews is held in detention for one year as part of his sentence for assaulting Peter Driscal. During his time in detention, Cole undergoes a transformation through the Circle Justice program and the healing process on the island with the Spirit Bear.
When Cole is first banished to the island he is 15. After being mauled by the bear, treated for at the hospital and returned to full health, he returns to the island to start his banishment over. He spends the year there so apparently he turns 16.