Spirit Bear
Given that this is a novel titled Touching Spirit Bear, it should come as no surprise that the mystical creature known as Spirit Bear is a large part of the book, particularly when it comes to Cole...
The Totem Pole
When Cole sees a perfect log one day, he suddenly gets the idea to carve it into a totem, even though he doesn't have Native American roots and is afraid that means he won't be "allowed" to do so:...
Garvey's Cake
Garvey is continually trying to find new and inventive ways to show Cole the truths about life, which requires some imagination because Cole is really set on feeling sorry for himself and blaming t...