The Tree Hugger

The Tree Hugger contains two heart-warming tales about sacred nature and conservation. Themes of kindness toward the environment and the effect of man on nature are gently dealt with within these two stories. The Tree Hugger begins when Jody starts decorating her Christmas tree. She soon finds that her father has chopped down and brought home the wrong one. The tree is home to two faeries that demand Jody and her father make reparations for destroying their dwelling. This sets off an unexpected ordeal for both of them that leads to a magical quest and an emotional but satisfying conclusion. The second tale, Quest of the Falusa, involves a tribe of nomadic faeries searching for the most perfect and pristine spot in nature to settle in. Joran, the son of the chief, must learn to trust in himself and believe with all of his heart in order to help his tribe find a permanent home. Appropriate for middle-grade children, this instant classic can also be enjoyed by adults, or parents who read to young children.