calgary (alta.)

"Tegan and Sara may have survived seventh grade, but their junior high jams are just beginning. Offstage, school is officially back in session. Between Sara's growing feelings for her dream girl and Tegan's falling out with her former BFF, eighth grade might prove to be even messier than last year. Onstage, the twins are swept up in a battle-of-the-bands contest to open for their favorite musical artist, landing them with a new manager, new opportunities, and new challenges, too. But stepping into the spotlight--and into their true selves--means colliding over fame, family, and finding their sound"--Provided by publisher.

"Before Tegan and Sara took the music world by storm, the Quins were just two identical twins trying to find their place in a new home and new school. From first crushes to the perils of puberty, surviving junior high is something the sisters plan to face side by side, just like they've always faced things. But growing up also means growing apart, as Tegan and Sara make different friends and take separate paths to understanding their queerness. For the first time ever, they ask who one sister is without the other"--Provided by publisher.

"Before Tegan and Sara took the music world by storm, the Quins were just two identical twins trying to find their place in a new home and new school. From first crushes to the perils of puberty, surviving junior high is something the sisters plan to face side by side, just like they've always faced things. But growing up also means growing apart, as Tegan and Sara make different friends and take separate paths to understanding their queerness. For the first time ever, they ask who one sister is without the other"--Provided by publisher.

"A teenage boy stands outside the Calgary bus station, alone, on a frigid night. He has no winter clothes, no identification, and he speaks little English. His name is Hakim, but who is he, and where did he come from?"--Provided by publisher.

Kyle searches the underground world of Calgary for his runaway sister.

Left winger Nolan Andrews has to make some difficult decisions that will affect him and his brother for the rest of their lives.

Hoping desperately to get a chance to play soccer for Canada's National Team, Parmita works her hardest while simultaneously hiding her gay identity from her teammates. When the new assistant coach, who may have the influence to get Parmita a spot on the National Team, begins flirting with her inappropriately, Parmita must decide whether enduring her advances is worth the chance to achieve her dream.

Friends Alison, Becky, and Meg, spending the summer at Mustang Mountain Ranch with Becky's parents, become involved in saving the wild horses of the area from a bounty hunter.

Former electronic game whiz Rhan Van, now eighteen, finds himself drawing upon the attributes he developed as a video knight to deal with the real world challenges of adulthood, independence, college, and relationships.

Young horse lover Meg O'Donnell can hardly wait to start her summer at Mustang Mountain, but a sudden storm on the way there leaves her, two other girls, and their driver struggling to survive the elements.