{"title":"Ben Mikaelsen","description":"\u003cp\u003eBen Mikaelsen’s books offer powerful stories that explore themes of growth, resilience, and connection with nature. His writing often blends adventure with emotional depth, creating memorable journeys for young readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTouching Spirit Bear\u003c\/em\u003e and other works invite readers to reflect on personal transformation and the healing power of the natural world, making Mikaelsen a distinctive voice in children's literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"touching-spirit-bear-by-ben-mikaelsen-9780380805600","title":"Touching Spirit Bear","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn his Napra Nautilus Award-winning novel \u003cem\u003eTouching Spirit Bear\u003c\/em\u003e, author Ben Mikaelsen delivers a poignant coming-of-age story of a boy who must overcome the effects that violence has had on his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter severely injuring Peter Driscal in an empty parking lot, mischief-maker Cole Matthews is in major trouble. But instead of jail time, Cole is given another option: attend Circle Justice, an alternative programme that sends juvenile offenders to a remote Alaskan Island to focus on changing their ways. Desperate to avoid prison, Cole fakes humility and agrees to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile there, Cole is mauled by a mysterious white bear and left for dead. Thoughts of his abusive parents, helpless Peter, and his own anger cause him to examine his actions and seek redemption—from the spirit bear that attacked him, from his victims, and from himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47643443888364,"sku":"9780380805600","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780380805600-touching-spirit-bear.jpg?v=1779171386"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ben-mikaelsen.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}