This book has a positive message about the environment as well as the usual bright illustrations. The front cover is dazzling and it also features Betty Moody's first appearance.
One day, Clarice's older brother Kurt causes a commotion by telling his family that the tree in their street is going to be chopped down so they all camp outside in order to save it. On the other hand, this gives Clarice an idea for her school project on the environment, but will it cause her to be late for one measly day for school? Read the book to find out...