In this riveting sequel to the award-winning Touching Spirit Bear , readers will be captivated by a "hugely satisfying resolution" ( Booklist ). Cole Matthews faced death and survived a remote Alaskan island, where he was sentenced to a year of exile after beating another boy. Now, having made peace with himself and his victim, Peter Driscal, Cole must face his biggest challenge: high school. In a school where hate and tension are getting close to the boiling point, the monster of rage hibernating inside Cole begins to stir. Ben Mikaelsen's riveting saga of survival and self-awareness continues in the sequel to his gripping Touching Spirit Bear. This time, he weaves a tale of urban survival where every day is a struggle to stay sane. As the problems in his school grow worse, Cole realizes that it's not enough just to change himself. He has to change his world. "Gripping and fast moving." — KLIATT
