Fourteen-year-old Justin Newman appears to be living a perfect life. Despite his mother's death, he and his father have somehow found their way to happiness again. But when his father receives a job transfer to the village of Forest Valley, everything changes. After the father and son settle into their new house, Justin decides to explore the forest one day. While he is enjoying the beauty of the woods, Justin notices a tree unlike any other. When he moves closer to the tree, he suddenly hears a voice coming from its branches. As a conversation begins between Justin and the magic tree, he learns mysterious facts about the universe and the evil surrounding the unknown planets of Zocord, Krogtin, and Wetrijon. But what Justin does not know is that his friendship with the tree is about to lead him on a charitable journey where he will learn the value of selflessness. In this novel for teens, a young man on a coming-of-age quest to find his true identity meets a magic tree who helps him not only discover his destiny but also the importance of looking outward to find joy.