The Tara Tree is a timely tale of adventure, imagination, and friendship that puts the plight of our planet at the top of the list. It is the first in the Earth-friendly series, Tales of the West Wind. Five shipwrecked animlas who wish only to go home are stranded on a tiny island where they discover the last magic tree on Earth. As they attempt to build a ship that will fly them home again, they find it will take more than magic to succeed.