Book Series · 2 Books

Spirit Bear Books

In order from Touching Spirit Bear to Ghost of Spirit Bear.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$2071

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2001

Touching Spirit Bear

By Ben Mikaelsen

A violent teen faces a life-changing encounter with a mystical bear on a remote island.

241 pages· 56,072 words· Est. 5 hour read

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Summary: Cole Matthews, consumed by anger, faces a choice: prison or a year of Circle Justice on an Alaskan island. After a brutal attack by a legendary Spirit Bear, Cole's survival hinges on confronting his inner demons. Can he transform his rage into redemption, or will his past consume him? As he battles the wilderness and his own soul, Cole's journey raises questions about responsibility, healing, and the power of forgiveness. Will the island's isolation and the bear's mysterious presence lead to his salvation, or is it too late for change?

In reading order

Spirit Bear Series

2 books · Published 2001–2008

#1 in Series

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$2071

Touching Spirit Bear

Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2001

A violent teen faces a life-changing encounter with a mystical bear on a remote island.

#2 in Series

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$759

Ghost of Spirit Bear

Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2008

Can Cole overcome his past and protect his friend from high school bullies?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Spirit Bear series?

There are 2 books in the Spirit Bear series. It began with Touching Spirit Bear in 2001, and the newest book, Ghost of Spirit Bear, was published in 2008.