toronto (ont.)

After being fired, Doug Pearce travels to Toronto to try and learn more about the life of his Uncle Russ, the family black sheep, and to uncover the truth behind his uncle's murder, a search which leads him on a long adventure through the Middle East and Singapore.

Dana, a runaway hiding from her abusive stepfather on the streets of Toronto, finds an unexpected haven at a drop in center for homeless teens, and discovers the healing powers of art and friendship.

In a city that has been forgotten by its wealthy residents, a young woman turns to ancient truths and eternal powers to help her understand the family mystery that was hidden by her mother and grandmother.

Sixteen-year-old Ron, living in Toronto, is determined to go to New York to compete for an important music scholarship despite his mother's disapproval of his passion for the violin and a tentative romance with an elusive girl.

Examines life in a residential city, discussing the communities that form within big cities and the resources and services people need, and looking at Toronto, Ontario, as an example of a residential city, describing its development, neighborhoods, daily life, schools, transportation, and other topics.

Describes the history, people, and sights of the city that represents the commercial, industrial, and financial center of Canada.

Sally Cohen struggles to cope with not only being poor during the Depression, but also with the growing anti-Jewish feelings in her community.

Arabella Stevenson's father is arrested and sent to prison for rebelling against the British government in Toronto, leaving Arabella's mother destitute and forcing Arabella to work as a scullery maid in the home of one of her former classmates.

A young Canadian boy's chance meetings with hockey great Charlie Conacher creates a memory that stays with him the rest of his life.