Toby Lolness is one and half millimeters high and running for his life. He has lived happily in the world of The Tree with his lovely mother, Maya, and his famous scientist father, Sims. Now, the evil, greedy ne'er-do-wells are after Toby because they believe he carries the precious stone. The story of Toby's life is a journey throughout the tree and branches from one adventure to another. His childhood friend, Leo Blue, will become his great enemy. His beloved Elisha may betray him. The families he trusts may turn him in. But, Toby keeps searching for his parents. Meanwhile, The Tree is in danger of being destroyed by greedy weevil farmers. This is a story told on many levels. It's a blend of imaginative adventure and an underlying lesson about protecting our own treasure, the planet Earth.