Cole is banished to a remote island to confront his anger after a violent act.
Author
Ben Mikaelsen
10 books in the catalog
Ben Mikaelsen has 10 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly adventure, realistic fiction and wilderness. The titles we've reviewed span 1991 to 2005.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 13–18, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
Recurring virtues across Ben Mikaelsen's work include courage. Parents most often flag violence — see each review below for specifics.
Cole Matthews is sent to an island to live with a Tlingit elder as punishment for a violent crime.
A boy named Petey struggles with bullying and isolation after a traumatic event, finding solace in an unlikely friendship.
A young Native American boy named Sparrow Hawk struggles with his identity and his place in the world.
A troubled teen is sent to a remote island to learn from nature and himself.
Haben, a young girl, survives a plane crash in the Alaskan wilderness and must learn to live off the land.
A young boy named Red navigates the challenges of growing up in a remote Alaskan village and facing difficult choices.
A group of teenagers on a wilderness survival trip face a dangerous situation when their instructor disappears, forcing them to rely on each other.
A teenage boy, Ben, is stranded in the Alaskan wilderness after a plane crash and must survive. He faces harsh conditions and isolation.
Josh McGuire, a young boy, survives a plane crash in the Alaskan wilderness and must rely on his wits and survival skills.
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