The Last Leaf is a short story depicting the life of Henry the leaf, who stubbornly holds on to his branch (his life), searching for the true meaning of existence. Much in the vein of "Jonathan Livingston Seagull", Henry experiences many adventures including a battle with caterpillars, the love of a family, a forest fire, and more. His branch, Michael, guides Henry through his life's ups and downs, explaining that all life is precious, and even a special leaf like Henry has a purpose set forth by the First Great Seed.