The Family Ash Tree is a story about a family of squirrels who lose their home when the youngest brother, Elliot, sells the tree they grew up in to a beaver. They go their separate ways but remain in touch to see how differently their lives turn out. Elliot is the only one who prospers from the sale of the tree, but he does not learn what is important until tragedy strikes. The reader is invited on their rocky but rewarding journey to discover who the real heroes are. This book was rewritten to commemorate the Ash tree. Since its first publication Franxis, the Ash has become endangered and faces extinction. V.A. Halliday lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania and Aiken, South Carolina with her family, horses and dogs. She believes spending time outdoors around nature is an important part of childhood.