Stealing a Golden Hook

Authors note: I think that it would end this way because he asked him not to take the hook. So I thought that somehow he would lose his hand and be taken by the old mans spirit.

With the old man’s words echoing through his head is became very nervous. Cody sat down to think about what he was about to do. Without any thoughts Cody grabbed the hook and ran. He ran as fast as he could back to the old man’s grave. Not knowing about what was ahead he runs right into a big black animal. He quickly noticed the large paws and the animal’s great size. The animal turns to see what happened and quickly goes for a bite at the boy. In defense he puts his right arm in front and the bear takes his hand. Cody thinking it was probably from taking the hook he grabs the hook and runs back home.

That night after fixing up his hand well at least were it used to be. He lay down then hearing a faint voice saying “saying give it back”. Afterwards came a bloodcurdling scream from his house. To terrified the town’s people waited till morning to check the young man’s home. Finding nothing but the golden hook sitting in the middle of the room, there was no trace of the boy again. But before leaving they encountered a strange figure with only one hand. Many people say it was the ghost of the old many others say it was the young man Cody. Some nights you can still hear the scream of Cody and see him running through the woods.

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Character Development

Authors note: The essay is on the character development of Cole Mathews in the book touching spirit bear.

Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen was an exceptionally good book. It clearly explains what was going on with cole. It is written so well it will make you feel like you could be him. When you read it’s as if there is a movie playing in your head and you see everything that is happening. The main character of the book is Cole Mathews and also Peter Driscal.

Cole Mathews caused troubles were ever he would be. He would steel then brag to other kids about it. Cole was an insanely uncontrollable child. Cole is angry all the time with no explanation. When Cole is angry he is not just angry at himself he feels angry at everyone else. When peter Driscal told the police that Cole stole a knife. Cole beat him up and smashed his head into a sidewalk. Smashing peters head was what started the change for cole. Just like in the story surviving the “Applewhites” by Stephen S. Tolans. Is about a boy who causes trouble in all his school to be put in home school. There he learns to be a family with the Applewhites and change his ways.  In some way they are change by the people and things around them.

After beating up peter cole was picked up and sent to a juvenile detention. He also went to circle justice to help. It seemed that nothing would help him. Later he was sent to an island that was supposed to help him. He burnt down the shelter he was supposed to live in. It was unnecessary but it meant nothing to Cole. Cole tried to escape to a nearby island but could not. Afterward encountered a great white bear and tried to kill it. The table's turns after it mauls him almost to death, which makes him realize everything that he has done.

After realizing what he has destroyed he tries making everything better. Changing was Cole’s most difficult task to do. People noticed that he has changed. But many people did not like that it he had to almost die to realize he had to change. After what occurred he also tried helping peter. Getting a second chance on the island he has peter come with him. So he can become friends and bond with peter to know how he feels.

In conclusion, Cole Mathew has changed in a very extraordinary way. Not only becoming more caring but also is forgiving, understanding and friendlier. Him changing has gave him a new friend and a new prospective of life.