Dreaming of visiting his parents’ homeland, the narrator journeyed in the province of Tierra Verde in Southern Mindanao to explore his own roots. In the middle of his trip, he met Elias Dakila, a shepherd who remained in Tierra Verde despite its poor environmental conditions. Despite his old age, Elias kept planting trees to regain the beauty of Tierra Verde. Augie Rivera shows how one man can spark change and create a lasting impression for the generations to come. Elias and His Trees leads the readers to environmental awareness and practice that could start within their own surroundings. Recommended for ages 10-18