After Cole's anger erupts into violence, he avoids going to prison by agreeing to participate in a sentencing alternative based on the Native American Circle Justice, and he is sent to a remote Alaskan Island where an encounter with a huge Spirit Bear changes his life. IOWA TEEN AWARD 2003 - 2004 FIC HIGH INTEREST SECOND CHANCE READING Teaching Books: https://www.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?tid=6897.