Monday, February 28, 2011

Touching Spirit Bear

Once Upon A Time...

"How would you feel if a bear made its den beside this stream?"
Cole shrugged."I'd kill it."
The potbellied elder nodded with a knowing smile. "Animals feel the same way. Don't forget that. You are not the only creature here. You are part of a much bigger circle. Earn your place, or you'll have a rough time."
"What is there to learn?"
"Patients, gentleness, strength, honesty. Animals teach us more about ourselves than any teacher." He pointed away toward the south. "Off the coast of British Columbia, there is a special black bear called the spirit bear. Its pure white and has pride, dignity, and honer. More than most people."
"If I saw a Spirit Bear, I'd kill it," Cole said. Edwin tightened his grip on Cole as if in warning.
"Whatever you do to the animals you do to your self. Remember that..."

Touching Spirit Bear
 By: Ben Mikaelsen

It's the best novel I've read at school.

8 comments:

  1. What a great blog idea! I'm impressed. I can't wait to see what else you blog about!

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  2. Wow!! Great job Luke I can't wait to follow your blog and see what you put on next!!!!

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  3. Great job Luke!! So proud of you.

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  4. This is great Luke. It is something that you have to read a couple of times just to think it over and be able to grasp!!!

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  5. Yes, that is very true. I had to read it three times, then I found the lesson to be leaned.

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  6. Great stuff, Luke! Very interesting and innocent, at the same time! Will you remember us when you're rich and famous?

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  7. Great blog Luke. I liked the book too

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