The Boy in the Treehouse

Simon cannot remember much about his Ojibway mother and begins a vision quest in his half-finished tree house on the anniversary of her death. Books he has read state that a vision quest is necessary for him to connect with his mother's culture. "Only boys do it. It's part of becoming a man." His British father, who knows nothing of a vision quest, worries for Simon's safety but allows him time to work things through. Simon's quest has many distractions, such as a barbecue next door, an inquisitive TV crew, the police, and a persistent neighbourhood girl, and a few insights as well.