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No. Title Author Publisher Date Length Plot Notes
1 Joey Jeremiah Kathryn Ellis James Lorimer & Company 1988 Joey Jeremiah, in a deep depression after failing grade eight, enters the Zit Remedy into a Battle of the Bands competition, and finds love in Teresa, his partner in organizing the competition and member of a rival band, but his low self-esteem threatens to jeopardize the band's performance and his relationship with her. Original novel that takes place between Junior High season 2 and 3
2 Stephanie Kaye Ken Roberts James Lorimer & Company 1988 182 pp Takes place between Junior High season 1 and 2; partially adapted from the series, partially original
3 Spike Loretta Castellarin & Ken Roberts James Lorimer & Company December 1988 116 pp After a night with Shane at Lucy's party, Spike finds out she is pregnant. Takes place between Junior High season 1 and 2; partially adapted from the series, partially original
4 Melanie Susin Nielsen James Lorimer & Company 1989 Melanie Brodie is a girl in a low-income situation with Original novel that takes place in Season 2
5 Voodoo Moon Wendy Corsi Staub Pocket Pulse August 1, 2000 181 pp The Halliwell sisters go to New Orleans for a vacation. However, during their first night in the city, Phoebe begins to have dreams of violent rituals taking place under a full moon. When Phoebe's new friend disappears on the night of the full moon, the Charmed Ones find themselves drawn into a demonic plot involving voodoo. Original novel that takes place in Season 2
6 Haunted by Desire Cameron Dokey Pocket Pulse October 1, 2000 181 pp Phoebe enrolls in an additional college course in order to broaden her intellectual potential and becomes attracted to Brett, one of her new classmates. However, she is soon confronted by his jealous ex-girlfriend Wendy. When Phoebe works with Brett on a group assignment, she receives threatening notes and believes something supernatural is behind the messages. Original novel that takes place in Season 2
7 The Gypsy Enchantment Carla Jablonski Pocket Pulse April 2, 2001 181 pp For her next photo assignment, Prue is tasked to help with the development of an article on the Carnival Cavalcade. While Prue hates the circus, Piper and Phoebe are excited to see the attractions and Ivan, the attractive Gypsy animal trainer. However, Phoebe has a premonition that Ivan will strangle Piper. Original novel that takes place in Season 2
8 Wheels Susin Nielsen James Lorimer & Company 1990 Following the death of his parents, Wheels Semi-original novel that takes place during Degrassi Junior High season 3
9 Caitlin Catherine Dunphy James Lorimer & Company 1990 Caitlin befriends a video store employee who shares her anti-nuclear stance, and he acquaints her with a group of anti-nuclear activists he is a part of. She begins to blow off her friends, family and job at the school newspaper as she becomes more involved, culminating in the group's attempt to stage a tent city at the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station, in which everyone is apprehended. Original novel that takes place during Degrassi Junior High season 3, with elements of Degrassi High season 1
10 Snake Susin Nielsen James Lorimer & Company 1991 Archie "Snake" Simpson is shocked when his brother Glenn arrives home from university unexpectedly to reveal he is gay. Their parents disown him, and Snake struggles with his brother's sexuality, while also questioning his own. Semi-original novel that takes place during Degrassi Junior High season 3.
11 Charmed Again Elizabeth Lenhard Simon Pulse October 2, 2001 181 pp Piper and Phoebe mourn the death of their sister Prue, and are left vulnerable to demonic attack after the disruption of the Power of Three. They discover that they have a secret half-sister Paige Matthews and attempt to connect with her before The Source of All Evil turns her evil. Novelization of the Season 4 premiere: "Charmed Again"
12 Spirit of the Wolf Diana G. Gallagher Simon Pulse May 1, 2002 207 pp A resort in the Sierra Nevada is cursed by recurrences of supernatural omens. The owners are thought to be defiling the sacred tribal lands of a nearly extinct Native American group. Phoebe and Paige work with a shaman to confront the demon behind these occurrences. Original novel that takes place in Season 4

Cast[edit]

Notable characters of Degrassi Junior High include:

  • Pat Mastroianni as Joey Jeremiah: A class clown and a slacker who has a humorous and extroverted personality. He is the keyboardist of the band the Zit Remedy. His trademark attire consists of a fedora and Hawaiian shirts.[1][2]
  • Stacie Mistysyn as Caitlin Ryan: A high-achiever who is concerned about issues such as the environment. She has on-off relationship with Joey in later episodes.[3][4]
  • Amanda Stepto as Christine "Spike" Nelson: A punk girl who, in season 1, finds out she is pregnant, and decides to keep the baby. She gives birth to daughter Emma in between seasons 2 and 3.[5] Stepto described Spike as "a young teenage mom whose mixed up and confused. She feels alone because every guy she's dealt with has hurt her in some way. People would probably think she's crabby, but she's just insecure."[6]
  • Stefan Brogren as Archie "Snake" Simpson: Joey's friend and guitarist of the Zit Remedy.
  • Neil Hope as Derek "Wheels" Wheeler: Joey and Snake's friend, and the bassist of the Zit Remedy. In season three, his parents are killed in a collision with a drunk driver.
  • Anais Granofsky as Lucy Fernandez: A relatively wealthy girl whose parents are never home, leading her to act out for attention.[7]
  • Nicole Stoffman as Stephanie Kaye (seasons 1-2): A popular girl who dresses provocatively. She is school president during her tenure on the show, and faces backlash from other students in the season one finale because of her failure to deliver on her promises. In season 2, she unsuccessfully pursues Simon Dexter. This, as well as her parents' divorce, leads her to fall into a depression. Stoffman left the series after season 2 to star in the CTV sitcom Learning the Ropes.[8][9]
  • Duncan Waugh as Arthur Kobalewscuy: Stephanie's younger brother.
  • Siluck Saysanasy as Yick Yu: Arthur's best friend. Of Vietnamese descent, Yick was initially ashamed of his background as a boat person and attempted to fabricate an alternative story for a show-and-tell assignment.
  • Angela and Maureen Deiseach as Erica and Heather Farrell: Identical twin sisters; Erica is more rebellious, while Heather is more conservative.
  • Billy Parrott as Shane McKay: Spike's former boyfriend and the father of Emma. He faces opposition from both his own parents and Spike herself. In season 3, he is found at the bottom of a bridge after having taken LSD for a rock concert, leaving him with permanent brain damage.[10]
  • Rebecca Haines-Saah as Kathleen Mead, a "snooty mean girl"[11] and academic rival of Caitlin whose mother is an alcoholic.
  • Sara Ballingall as Melanie Brodie, Kathleen's boy-crazy and naive best friend.[12]

Other characters include:

  • Irene Courakos as Alexa Pappadopoulos.[13]
  • Dayo Ade as BLT (Bryant Lester Thomas): Michelle's boyfriend starting from season 3.

Other prominent characters who

Rebecca Haines-Saah portrayed Kathleen Mead, a "snooty mean girl" who deals with her alcoholic mother and later anorexia nervosa. Sara Ballingall portrayed Melanie Brodie, Kathleen's naive friend. Twins Angela & Maureen Deiseach portrayed Erica & Heather Farrell.[14] Anais Granofsky portrayed Lucy Fernandez, a relatively wealthy girl who is usually always a latchkey kid. Bill Parrott portrayed Shane McKay, Spike's boyfriend who later suffers brain damage from a fall. Other actors included Irene Courakos, who portrayed Alexa Pappadopoulos, Amanda Cook, who portrayed Lorraine "L.D" Delacorte, Dayo Ade, who portrayed Bryant Lister "B.L.T." Thomas,[15] Maureen McKay who portrayed Michelle Accette,[10] and Kyra Levy, who portrayed Maya Goldberg.[16]

The series also features characters that would not appear in the later series of the franchise. Tyson Talbot, who portrayed Billy Martin on The Kids Of Degrassi Street, appeared briefly in Degrassi Junior High as Jason Cox.[17] Talbot quit the series after three episodes.[18] Craig Driscoll portrayed Rick Munro, a troubled Grade 7 boy and a love interest of Caitlin who leaves after season 2. Niki Kemeny portrayed Voula Grivogiannis, Stephanie Kaye's best friend who has a love-hate relationship with her, and who left after season 1, save for a voice-only appearance in season 2.[16] Sarah Charlesworth, who originally played the role of Casey in The Kids Of Degrassi Street, played Susie Rivera, Caitlin's best friend,[13] but left after season 2; conversely, her brother Christopher Charlesworth played Scooter Webster, an accelerated student who was introduced in season 2 and appeared through Degrassi High.[13]

The second season introduced new characters. Michael Carry portrayed Simon Dexter, a model and later boyfriend of Alexa.[19] Cathy Keenan portrayed Liz O'Rourke, who becomes Spike's best friend. Darrin Brown portrayed Dwayne Myers, a school bully who fights Joey Jeremiah in an episode of the second season and occasionally appears in the background, before getting a prominent role in Degrassi High.[19]

Throughout the series, there are three prominent teachers. Dan Woods portrayed Dan Raditch, a teacher who later becomes the vice principal of Degrassi High School, and then principal of Degrassi Community School in Degrassi: The Next Generation.[20] Michelle Goodeve portrayed Karen Avery,[21] and Roger Montgomery portrayed Mr. Garcia,[22] a Grade 9 teacher who only appears in the third season. Crew members occasionally made background appearances, including art director Judy Shiner, picture editor Rob de Lint, and writer Kathryn Ellis.[23] Writer Susin Nielsen had a brief role in two episodes as a janitor.[23][24]

  1. ^ Faulder, Liane (29 September 2002). "Degrassi's Joey returning, but show is all about teens". Edmonton Journal.
  2. ^ McLaughlin, Gord (2005). "Boyce recalls dawn of TNG". Canada's Broadcast and Production Journal.
  3. ^ Wooller, Retna (12 June 2005). "The best viewing for the young at heart". The Sunday Mail.
  4. ^ "From Degrassi to L.A. and back". Beach Metro Community News. 21 November 2013. Archived from the original on 7 May 2021. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
  5. ^ Kennedy, Janice (16 December 1988). "Spike speaks out for teen mothers". Montreal Gazette. Archived from the original on 13 May 2021. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  6. ^ WGBH (1990). "Spike Speaks". Degrassi High Newspaper. p. 6. Retrieved 2021-10-12.
  7. ^ Ellis 2005, pp. 33
  8. ^ Bawden, Jim (5 November 1988). "Degrassi kids come back on a blue note". Toronto Star.
  9. ^ Burton Terry, Carol (8 July 1990). "TV Line". Newsday.
  10. ^ a b Ellis 2005, pp. 37
  11. ^ Southwick, Reid (24 December 2018). "How a Degrassi child star became a leading academic voice on legalizing weed". CBC News. Archived from the original on 26 January 2021. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  12. ^ Ellis 2005, pp. 29
  13. ^ a b c Ellis 2005, pp. 31
  14. ^ Ellis 2005, pp. 32
  15. ^ Ellis 2005, pp. 28
  16. ^ a b Ellis 2005, pp. 36
  17. ^ Abbate, Gay (5 June 2004). "Jury acquits Degrassi actor in murder trial". The Globe and Mail. Archived from the original on 13 May 2021. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  18. ^ "Ex-Degrassi actor twice acquitted in local crimes, jailed for 3 months". Streeter. 27 March 2005. Archived from the original on 4 May 2021. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  19. ^ a b Ellis 2005, pp. 30
  20. ^ Ellis 2005, pp. 50
  21. ^ Ellis 2005, pp. 39
  22. ^ "Mistaken identities, staying relevant: Degrassi stars discuss the show's impact". CTVNews. 20 March 2017. Archived from the original on 20 March 2017. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
  23. ^ a b Ellis 2005, pp. 94
  24. ^ "My Former Life as a Famous Canadian Actor". Susin Nielsen. 26 March 2015. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
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