After falling in love with Neil, a radical environmental activist, Julie abandons her privileged East Coast life to tree-sit in the forests of Oregon, where she finds herself moved by the endangered forest and vows to protect it.
Presents a brief introduction to the history, government, landscape, people, and economy of the state of Oregon; includes a listing of related Web sites where students can find more information.
Katie endures a challenging spring break during which she is forced to share her bedroom with Claire, her difficult neighbor and classmate, and run a pet-sitting business at the same time.
Nine-year-old Katie and her four-year-old brother, Tyler, have an emotional summer during which their father considers moving them to Portland and they are surprised by a visit from their mother, a country singer.