When Avery uncovers a plot by his father to cut down his favourite tree, he enrols his best friend to live with him in the yard (No TV! No video games! Nothing!) to protest. But when a heated debate over soccer and global warming goes sour, Avery questions if he has the guts to be an Enviro-Man or is he merely, as his sister calls him, a Tree Boy.
Avery must stick to his beliefs if he wants to save the tree and convince his father who is always preoccupied with work. Through his protest he also tries to teach his family about energy conservation, much to the chagrin of his sister whose hair dryer he confiscates.
Avery also enlists the help of his friend Sam with whom he learns a valuable lesson about friendship. In the end Avery has to face his fears by spending a night alone in the tree fort next door to a scary teenager.
Themes: Consumerism, Family Relationships, Environment, Friendship, Teamwork, Facing Fears and Taking Action
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