All Mary wants for Christmas is a pair of new shoes. But the Depression has hit her Saskatchewan farming family hard, and she receives a homemade doll instead — a doll which fuels a sisterly rivalry.
A Canadian boy with both Irish and Cree heritage tries to juggle family, friends, soccer, alongside his newfound passion for indigenous dance — which brings him into conflict on all sides.
The genius behind "Generation X" turns his attention to the lives of technology workers; taking in the finer nuances of geek culture, the rise of Microsoft, and the eventual draw of life in Silicon Valley.
The Grand Dame of Canadian Letters deftly tackles the issue of debt in "Payback": tracing it from ancient times right through to the current financial crisis.
Perry and Lester are happy in their abandoned Florida mall; transforming a junk-filled world of seashells, soda cans, and Elmo dolls into a treasure trove of terrific tech.
