Degrassi Series by Nazneen Sadiq, Susin Nielsen

Shane is a loner at Degrassi. At home he and his parents don't get along too well, especially since he started grade eight. Life gets better when Shane starts seeing Spike, and he becomes more popular at school. But the unthinkable happens--Spike gets pregnant. One little mistake, and it ruins his life. School is a drag, home is a drag, and Spike won't talk to him anymore. Then Shane goes away to camp for the summer and, surprisingly, it's great... moreShane is a loner at Degrassi. At home he and his parents don't get along too well, especially since he started grade eight. Life gets better when Shane starts seeing Spike, and he becomes more popular at school. But the unthinkable happens--Spike gets pregnant. One little mistake, and it ruins his life. School is a drag, home is a drag, and Spike won't talk to him anymore. Then Shane goes away to camp for the summer and, surprisingly, it's great. But his new sense of independence before he knows it, he's in trouble--disaster strikes again. Based on the groundbreaking Degrassi Junior High television series, this book offers a sensitive and engaging look at the challenges of teenage life. less

Lucy knows she's a bit on the wild side--she likes to take risks and shock her friends--but that's what being a teenager is all about. Anyway, Lucy also knows that everyone at Degrassi thinks she's pretty cool. But being cool all the time has its ups and downs. Her best friend L.D. has been acting kind of weird lately, and Lucy's parents--well, they're never home any more. They're so wrapped up in their work that there's no time left for her. Lucy just wants a bit of excitement... moreLucy knows she's a bit on the wild side--she likes to take risks and shock her friends--but that's what being a teenager is all about. Anyway, Lucy also knows that everyone at Degrassi thinks she's pretty cool. But being cool all the time has its ups and downs. Her best friend L.D. has been acting kind of weird lately, and Lucy's parents--well, they're never home any more. They're so wrapped up in their work that there's no time left for her. Lucy just wants a bit of excitement. So with the help of L.D. she puts together the plan of her life--Lucy Fernandez is going to take a trip! Based on the groundbreaking Degrassi Junior High television series, this book offers a sensitive and engaging look at the challenges of teenage life. less

Grade nine isn't turning out the way Snake planned. He makes the basketball team, but the captain wants to get him booted off. The prettiest girl at Degrassi thinks he's a geek, his marks are falling, and his brother has just announced that he's gay. Can Snake get it together before the year becomes a total disaster?